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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.83, 23,863.34 and 6,050.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.83, 23,863.34 and 6,050.93 is: 9,076.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.83 : 23,863.34 = 6,050.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.83/23,863.34 = 6,050.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.83x = 23,863.34 × 6,050.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.83x = 144,395,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,395,295.72/15,908.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,076.43

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