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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.58, 23,889.96 and 6,063.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.58, 23,889.96 and 6,063.66 is: 9,095.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.58 : 23,889.96 = 6,063.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.58/23,889.96 = 6,063.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.58x = 23,889.96 × 6,063.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.58x = 144,860,594.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,860,594.85/15,926.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.52

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