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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,924.68, 23,877.72 and 6,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,924.68, 23,877.72 and 6,064.64 is: 9,093.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,924.68 : 23,877.72 = 6,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,924.68/23,877.72 = 6,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,924.68x = 23,877.72 × 6,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,924.68x = 144,809,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,809,775.82/15,924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.42

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