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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.70, 23,900.46 and 6,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.70, 23,900.46 and 6,066.08 is: 9,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.70 : 23,900.46 = 6,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.70/23,900.46 = 6,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.70x = 23,900.46 × 6,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.70x = 144,982,102.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,982,102.40/15,926.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.08

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