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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.58, 23,859.87 and 6,043.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.58, 23,859.87 and 6,043.53 is: 9,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.58 : 23,859.87 = 6,043.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.58/23,859.87 = 6,043.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.58x = 23,859.87 × 6,043.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.58x = 144,197,840.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,197,840.14/15,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.30

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