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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.46, 23,901.24 and 6,069.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.46, 23,901.24 and 6,069.72 is: 9,106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.46 : 23,901.24 = 6,069.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.46/23,901.24 = 6,069.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.46x = 23,901.24 × 6,069.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.46x = 145,073,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,073,834.45/15,931.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,106.12

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