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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.77, 23,886.66 and 6,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.77, 23,886.66 and 6,070.82 is: 9,102.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.77 : 23,886.66 = 6,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.77/23,886.66 = 6,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.77x = 23,886.66 × 6,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.77x = 145,011,613.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,011,613.26/15,930.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.61

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