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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.78, 23,853.51 and 6,040.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.78, 23,853.51 and 6,040.62 is: 9,058.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.78 : 23,853.51 = 6,040.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.78/23,853.51 = 6,040.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.78x = 23,853.51 × 6,040.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.78x = 144,089,989.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,089,989.58/15,906.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.40

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