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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.35, 23,870.12 and 6,055.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.35, 23,870.12 and 6,055.43 is: 9,083.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.35 : 23,870.12 = 6,055.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.35/23,870.12 = 6,055.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.35x = 23,870.12 × 6,055.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.35x = 144,543,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,543,691.12/15,913.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.17

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