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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.80, 23,902.78 and 6,076.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.80, 23,902.78 and 6,076.07 is: 9,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.80 : 23,902.78 = 6,076.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.80/23,902.78 = 6,076.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.80x = 23,902.78 × 6,076.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.80x = 145,234,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,234,934.09/15,935.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,113.76

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