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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.02, 23,878.82 and 6,055.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.02, 23,878.82 and 6,055.94 is: 9,082.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.02 : 23,878.82 = 6,055.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.02/23,878.82 = 6,055.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.02x = 23,878.82 × 6,055.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.02x = 144,608,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,608,701.19/15,922.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.31

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