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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.54, 23,878.14 and 6,059.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.54, 23,878.14 and 6,059.20 is: 9,086.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.54 : 23,878.14 = 6,059.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.54/23,878.14 = 6,059.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.54x = 23,878.14 × 6,059.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.54x = 144,682,425.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,682,425.89/15,922.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,086.64

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