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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.68, 23,907.84 and 6,080

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.68, 23,907.84 and 6,080 is: 9,114.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.68 : 23,907.84 = 6,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.68/23,907.84 = 6,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.68x = 23,907.84 × 6,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.68x = 145,359,667.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,359,667.20/15,947.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,114.78

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