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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.43, 23,868.71 and 6,048.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.43, 23,868.71 and 6,048.94 is: 9,074.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.43 : 23,868.71 = 6,048.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.43/23,868.71 = 6,048.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.43x = 23,868.71 × 6,048.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.43x = 144,380,275.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,380,275.32/15,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.57

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