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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.94, 23,905.24 and 6,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.94, 23,905.24 and 6,075.14 is: 9,113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.94 : 23,905.24 = 6,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.94/23,905.24 = 6,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.94x = 23,905.24 × 6,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.94x = 145,227,679.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,227,679.73/15,934.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.79

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