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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.76, 23,902.95 and 6,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.76, 23,902.95 and 6,072.20 is: 9,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.76 : 23,902.95 = 6,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.76/23,902.95 = 6,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.76x = 23,902.95 × 6,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.76x = 145,143,373.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,143,373.48/15,934.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,108.60

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