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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.77, 23,852.19 and 6,047.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.77, 23,852.19 and 6,047.79 is: 9,068.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.77 : 23,852.19 = 6,047.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.77/23,852.19 = 6,047.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.77x = 23,852.19 × 6,047.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.77x = 144,253,036.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,253,036.16/15,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.09

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