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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942.72, 23,904.72 and 6,082.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,942.72, 23,904.72 and 6,082.68 is: 9,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,942.72 : 23,904.72 = 6,082.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,942.72/23,904.72 = 6,082.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,942.72x = 23,904.72 × 6,082.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,942.72x = 145,404,762.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,404,762.25/15,942.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,120.45

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