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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.60, 23,858.40 and 6,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.60, 23,858.40 and 6,051.20 is: 9,073.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.60 : 23,858.40 = 6,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.60/23,858.40 = 6,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.60x = 23,858.40 × 6,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.60x = 144,371,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,371,950.08/15,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.38

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