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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.77, 23,891.89 and 6,067.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.77, 23,891.89 and 6,067.59 is: 9,101.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.77 : 23,891.89 = 6,067.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.77/23,891.89 = 6,067.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.77x = 23,891.89 × 6,067.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.77x = 144,966,192.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,966,192.85/15,927.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.47

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