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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.27, 23,849.94 and 6,046.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.27, 23,849.94 and 6,046.29 is: 9,065.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.27 : 23,849.94 = 6,046.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.27/23,849.94 = 6,046.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.27x = 23,849.94 × 6,046.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.27x = 144,203,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,203,653.72/15,906.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.84

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