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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,940.53, 23,901.08 and 6,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,940.53, 23,901.08 and 6,069.26 is: 9,100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,940.53 : 23,901.08 = 6,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,940.53/23,901.08 = 6,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,940.53x = 23,901.08 × 6,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,940.53x = 145,061,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,061,898.21/15,940.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.19

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