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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.06, 23,896.08 and 6,064.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.06, 23,896.08 and 6,064.20 is: 9,100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.06 : 23,896.08 = 6,064.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.06/23,896.08 = 6,064.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.06x = 23,896.08 × 6,064.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.06x = 144,910,608.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,910,608.34/15,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.10

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