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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.58, 23,870.38 and 6,050.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.58, 23,870.38 and 6,050.58 is: 9,075.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.58 : 23,870.38 = 6,050.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.58/23,870.38 = 6,050.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.58x = 23,870.38 × 6,050.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.58x = 144,429,643.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,429,643.82/15,913.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,075.87

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