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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.36, 23,884.56 and 6,065.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.36, 23,884.56 and 6,065.07 is: 9,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.36 : 23,884.56 = 6,065.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.36/23,884.56 = 6,065.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.36x = 23,884.56 × 6,065.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.36x = 144,861,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,861,528.32/15,932.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.29

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