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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.99, 23,880.22 and 6,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.99, 23,880.22 and 6,060.27 is: 9,090.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.99 : 23,880.22 = 6,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.99/23,880.22 = 6,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.99x = 23,880.22 × 6,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.99x = 144,720,520.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,720,520.93/15,919.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,090.49

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