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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.01, 23,875.83 and 6,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.01, 23,875.83 and 6,053.94 is: 9,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.01 : 23,875.83 = 6,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.01/23,875.83 = 6,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.01x = 23,875.83 × 6,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.01x = 144,542,842.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,542,842.27/15,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,079.32

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