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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.89, 23,889.08 and 6,065.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.89, 23,889.08 and 6,065.72 is: 9,098.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.89 : 23,889.08 = 6,065.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.89/23,889.08 = 6,065.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.89x = 23,889.08 × 6,065.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.89x = 144,904,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,904,320.56/15,925.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.66

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