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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,948.68, 23,909.34 and 6,081

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,948.68, 23,909.34 and 6,081 is: 9,116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,948.68 : 23,909.34 = 6,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,948.68/23,909.34 = 6,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,948.68x = 23,909.34 × 6,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,948.68x = 145,392,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,392,696.54/15,948.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,116.28

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