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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.72, 23,907.96 and 6,071.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.72, 23,907.96 and 6,071.08 is: 9,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.72 : 23,907.96 = 6,071.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.72/23,907.96 = 6,071.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.72x = 23,907.96 × 6,071.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.72x = 145,147,137.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,147,137.80/15,931.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.58

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