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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.96, 23,856.80 and 6,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.96, 23,856.80 and 6,041.72 is: 9,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.96 : 23,856.80 = 6,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.96/23,856.80 = 6,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.96x = 23,856.80 × 6,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.96x = 144,136,105.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,136,105.70/15,909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,059.49

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