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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.20, 23,914.92 and 6,082.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.20, 23,914.92 and 6,082.28 is: 9,122.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.20 : 23,914.92 = 6,082.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.20/23,914.92 = 6,082.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.20x = 23,914.92 × 6,082.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.20x = 145,457,239.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,457,239.62/15,945.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,122.32

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