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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.20, 23,933.61 and 6,093.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.20, 23,933.61 and 6,093.05 is: 9,139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.20 : 23,933.61 = 6,093.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.20/23,933.61 = 6,093.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.20x = 23,933.61 × 6,093.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.20x = 145,828,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,828,562.74/15,955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,139.88

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