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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.87, 23,927.21 and 6,090.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.87, 23,927.21 and 6,090.94 is: 9,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.87 : 23,927.21 = 6,090.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.87/23,927.21 = 6,090.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.87x = 23,927.21 × 6,090.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.87x = 145,739,050.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,739,050.39/15,950.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.75

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