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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.53, 23,872.23 and 6,051.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.53, 23,872.23 and 6,051.99 is: 9,079.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.53 : 23,872.23 = 6,051.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.53/23,872.23 = 6,051.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.53x = 23,872.23 × 6,051.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.53x = 144,474,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,474,497.24/15,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.29

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