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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,944.68, 23,916.94 and 4,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,944.68, 23,916.94 and 4,098.44 is: 6,147.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,944.68 : 23,916.94 = 4,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,944.68/23,916.94 = 4,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,944.68x = 23,916.94 × 4,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,944.68x = 98,022,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,022,143.57/15,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147.64

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