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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936.66, 23,895.72 and 6,076.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,936.66, 23,895.72 and 6,076.62 is: 9,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,936.66 : 23,895.72 = 6,076.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,936.66/23,895.72 = 6,076.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,936.66x = 23,895.72 × 6,076.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,936.66x = 145,205,210.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,205,210.07/15,936.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,111.40

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