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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.60, 23,901.90 and 6,074.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.60, 23,901.90 and 6,074.20 is: 9,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.60 : 23,901.90 = 6,074.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.60/23,901.90 = 6,074.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.60x = 23,901.90 × 6,074.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.60x = 145,184,920.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,184,920.98/15,934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.30

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