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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.38, 23,902.38 and 6,071.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.38, 23,902.38 and 6,071.82 is: 9,108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.38 : 23,902.38 = 6,071.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.38/23,902.38 = 6,071.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.38x = 23,902.38 × 6,071.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.38x = 145,130,948.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,130,948.93/15,934.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.04

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