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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930.88, 23,896.56 and 6,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930.88, 23,896.56 and 6,065.44 is: 9,098.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930.88 : 23,896.56 = 6,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930.88/23,896.56 = 6,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930.88x = 23,896.56 × 6,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930.88x = 144,943,150.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,943,150.89/15,930.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.25

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