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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.49, 23,883.96 and 6,062.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.49, 23,883.96 and 6,062.31 is: 9,093.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.49 : 23,883.96 = 6,062.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.49/23,883.96 = 6,062.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.49x = 23,883.96 × 6,062.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.49x = 144,791,969.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,791,969.55/15,922.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.55

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