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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.72, 23,909.46 and 6,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.72, 23,909.46 and 6,072.08 is: 9,112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.72 : 23,909.46 = 6,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.72/23,909.46 = 6,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.72x = 23,909.46 × 6,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.72x = 145,180,153.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,180,153.88/15,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.08

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