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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,946.77, 23,916.10 and 6,083.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,946.77, 23,916.10 and 6,083.13 is: 9,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,946.77 : 23,916.10 = 6,083.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,946.77/23,916.10 = 6,083.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,946.77x = 23,916.10 × 6,083.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,946.77x = 145,484,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,484,745.39/15,946.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,123.15

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