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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.37, 23,881.52 and 6,069.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.37, 23,881.52 and 6,069.27 is: 9,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.37 : 23,881.52 = 6,069.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.37/23,881.52 = 6,069.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.37x = 23,881.52 × 6,069.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.37x = 144,943,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,943,371.54/15,935.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.70

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