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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,921.06, 23,891.58 and 6,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,921.06, 23,891.58 and 6,061.20 is: 9,095.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,921.06 : 23,891.58 = 6,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,921.06/23,891.58 = 6,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,921.06x = 23,891.58 × 6,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,921.06x = 144,811,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,811,644.70/15,921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.60

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