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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.72, 23,930.88 and 6,090.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.72, 23,930.88 and 6,090.24 is: 9,137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.72 : 23,930.88 = 6,090.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.72/23,930.88 = 6,090.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.72x = 23,930.88 × 6,090.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.72x = 145,744,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,744,802.61/15,950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.19

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