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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.95, 23,863.50 and 6,045.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.95, 23,863.50 and 6,045.46 is: 9,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.95 : 23,863.50 = 6,045.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.95/23,863.50 = 6,045.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.95x = 23,863.50 × 6,045.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.95x = 144,265,701.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,265,701.28/15,906.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.35

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