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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.27, 23,885.91 and 6,070.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.27, 23,885.91 and 6,070.32 is: 9,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.27 : 23,885.91 = 6,070.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.27/23,885.91 = 6,070.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.27x = 23,885.91 × 6,070.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.27x = 144,995,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,995,117.19/15,930.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.86

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