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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.83, 23,866.25 and 6,047.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.83, 23,866.25 and 6,047.80 is: 9,071.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.83 : 23,866.25 = 6,047.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.83/23,866.25 = 6,047.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.83x = 23,866.25 × 6,047.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.83x = 144,338,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,338,216.85/15,910.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,071.70

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