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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.53, 23,870.73 and 6,050.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.53, 23,870.73 and 6,050.99 is: 9,077.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.53 : 23,870.73 = 6,050.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.53/23,870.73 = 6,050.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.53x = 23,870.73 × 6,050.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.53x = 144,441,548.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,441,548.52/15,911.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,077.79

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