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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.33, 23,899.90 and 6,065.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.33, 23,899.90 and 6,065.70 is: 9,102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.33 : 23,899.90 = 6,065.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.33/23,899.90 = 6,065.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.33x = 23,899.90 × 6,065.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.33x = 144,969,623.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,969,623.43/15,926.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.51

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