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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.03, 23,869.98 and 6,050.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.03, 23,869.98 and 6,050.49 is: 9,077.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.03 : 23,869.98 = 6,050.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.03/23,869.98 = 6,050.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.03x = 23,869.98 × 6,050.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.03x = 144,425,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,425,075.29/15,911.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.04

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