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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,917.66, 23,886.86 and 6,057.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,917.66, 23,886.86 and 6,057.02 is: 9,089.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,917.66 : 23,886.86 = 6,057.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,917.66/23,886.86 = 6,057.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,917.66x = 23,886.86 × 6,057.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,917.66x = 144,683,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,683,158.47/15,917.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,089.47

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