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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,917.28, 23,882.82 and 6,059.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,917.28, 23,882.82 and 6,059.36 is: 9,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,917.28 : 23,882.82 = 6,059.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,917.28/23,882.82 = 6,059.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,917.28x = 23,882.82 × 6,059.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,917.28x = 144,714,604.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,714,604.20/15,917.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,091.67

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