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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.52, 23,911.56 and 6,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.52, 23,911.56 and 6,076.28 is: 9,110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.52 : 23,911.56 = 6,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.52/23,911.56 = 6,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.52x = 23,911.56 × 6,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.52x = 145,293,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,293,333.80/15,947.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.72

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