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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.96, 23,923.57 and 6,095.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.96, 23,923.57 and 6,095.53 is: 9,143.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.96 : 23,923.57 = 6,095.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.96/23,923.57 = 6,095.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.96x = 23,923.57 × 6,095.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.96x = 145,826,838.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,826,838.64/15,947.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.92

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