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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.64, 23,868.95 and 6,048.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.64, 23,868.95 and 6,048.27 is: 9,072.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.64 : 23,868.95 = 6,048.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.64/23,868.95 = 6,048.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.64x = 23,868.95 × 6,048.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.64x = 144,365,823.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,365,823.98/15,911.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.97

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