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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.52, 23,857.98 and 6,043.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.52, 23,857.98 and 6,043.34 is: 9,063.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.52 : 23,857.98 = 6,043.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.52/23,857.98 = 6,043.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.52x = 23,857.98 × 6,043.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.52x = 144,181,884.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,181,884.85/15,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,063.76

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