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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.08, 23,860.64 and 6,044.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.08, 23,860.64 and 6,044.04 is: 9,066.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.08 : 23,860.64 = 6,044.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.08/23,860.64 = 6,044.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.08x = 23,860.64 × 6,044.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.08x = 144,214,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,214,662.59/15,907.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,066.07

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