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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,912.68, 23,869.62 and 6,052.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,912.68, 23,869.62 and 6,052.95 is: 9,079.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,912.68 : 23,869.62 = 6,052.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,912.68/23,869.62 = 6,052.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,912.68x = 23,869.62 × 6,052.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,912.68x = 144,481,616.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,481,616.38/15,912.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.66

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