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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.30, 23,862.45 and 6,045.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.30, 23,862.45 and 6,045.23 is: 9,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.30 : 23,862.45 = 6,045.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.30/23,862.45 = 6,045.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.30x = 23,862.45 × 6,045.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.30x = 144,254,046.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,254,046.93/15,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.85

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