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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.77, 23,890.39 and 6,066.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.77, 23,890.39 and 6,066.59 is: 9,099.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.77 : 23,890.39 = 6,066.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.77/23,890.39 = 6,066.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.77x = 23,890.39 × 6,066.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.77x = 144,933,201.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,933,201.07/15,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.97

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