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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.68, 23,913.09 and 6,082.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.68, 23,913.09 and 6,082.95 is: 9,124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.68 : 23,913.09 = 6,082.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.68/23,913.09 = 6,082.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.68x = 23,913.09 × 6,082.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.68x = 145,462,130.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,462,130.82/15,942.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,124.07

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