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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,914.08, 23,867.52 and 6,049.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,914.08, 23,867.52 and 6,049.84 is: 9,073.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,914.08 : 23,867.52 = 6,049.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,914.08/23,867.52 = 6,049.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,914.08x = 23,867.52 × 6,049.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,914.08x = 144,394,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,394,677.20/15,914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.39

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