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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.43, 23,912.72 and 6,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.43, 23,912.72 and 6,082.70 is: 9,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.43 : 23,912.72 = 6,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.43/23,912.72 = 6,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.43x = 23,912.72 × 6,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.43x = 145,453,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,453,871.53/15,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.70

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