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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.79, 23,901.28 and 6,075.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.79, 23,901.28 and 6,075.07 is: 9,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.79 : 23,901.28 = 6,075.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.79/23,901.28 = 6,075.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.79x = 23,901.28 × 6,075.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.79x = 145,201,874.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,201,874.15/15,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.25

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