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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.15, 23,863.80 and 6,045.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.15, 23,863.80 and 6,045.66 is: 9,069.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.15 : 23,863.80 = 6,045.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.15/23,863.80 = 6,045.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.15x = 23,863.80 × 6,045.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.15x = 144,272,445.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,272,445.68/15,907.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,069.66

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