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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.58, 23,868.88 and 6,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.58, 23,868.88 and 6,049.58 is: 9,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.58 : 23,868.88 = 6,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.58/23,868.88 = 6,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.58x = 23,868.88 × 6,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.58x = 144,396,699.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,396,699.07/15,912.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,074.37

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