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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.02, 23,865.48 and 6,049.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.02, 23,865.48 and 6,049.38 is: 9,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.02 : 23,865.48 = 6,049.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.02/23,865.48 = 6,049.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.02x = 23,865.48 × 6,049.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.02x = 144,371,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,371,357.40/15,913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,072.53

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