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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.33, 23,889.09 and 6,057.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.33, 23,889.09 and 6,057.22 is: 9,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.33 : 23,889.09 = 6,057.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.33/23,889.09 = 6,057.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.33x = 23,889.09 × 6,057.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.33x = 144,701,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,701,473.73/15,923.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,087.39

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