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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.76, 23,899.94 and 6,070.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.76, 23,899.94 and 6,070.20 is: 9,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.76 : 23,899.94 = 6,070.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.76/23,899.94 = 6,070.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.76x = 23,899.94 × 6,070.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.76x = 145,077,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,077,415.79/15,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,105.60

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