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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.78, 23,902.95 and 6,070.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.78, 23,902.95 and 6,070.52 is: 9,102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.78 : 23,902.95 = 6,070.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.78/23,902.95 = 6,070.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.78x = 23,902.95 × 6,070.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.78x = 145,103,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,103,216.52/15,941.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.07

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