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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.53, 23,902.57 and 6,070.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.53, 23,902.57 and 6,070.26 is: 9,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.53 : 23,902.57 = 6,070.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.53/23,902.57 = 6,070.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.53x = 23,902.57 × 6,070.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.53x = 145,094,814.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,094,814.57/15,941.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.69

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