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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.08, 23,861.52 and 6,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.08, 23,861.52 and 6,045.84 is: 9,067.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.08 : 23,861.52 = 6,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.08/23,861.52 = 6,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.08x = 23,861.52 × 6,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.08x = 144,262,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,262,932.08/15,910.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,067.39

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