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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.88, 23,889.48 and 6,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.88, 23,889.48 and 6,067.20 is: 9,099.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.88 : 23,889.48 = 6,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.88/23,889.48 = 6,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.88x = 23,889.48 × 6,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.88x = 144,942,253.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,942,253.06/15,927.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.91

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