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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,945.96, 23,920.57 and 6,093.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,945.96, 23,920.57 and 6,093.53 is: 9,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,945.96 : 23,920.57 = 6,093.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,945.96/23,920.57 = 6,093.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,945.96x = 23,920.57 × 6,093.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,945.96x = 145,760,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,760,654.35/15,945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,140.91

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