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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.24, 23,856.12 and 6,042.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.24, 23,856.12 and 6,042.06 is: 9,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.24 : 23,856.12 = 6,042.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.24/23,856.12 = 6,042.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.24x = 23,856.12 × 6,042.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.24x = 144,140,108.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,140,108.41/15,906.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.86

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