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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,917.84, 23,867.43 and 6,057.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,917.84, 23,867.43 and 6,057.84 is: 9,083.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,917.84 : 23,867.43 = 6,057.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,917.84/23,867.43 = 6,057.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,917.84x = 23,867.43 × 6,057.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,917.84x = 144,585,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,585,072.15/15,917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,083.21

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