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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,949.79, 23,924.90 and 6,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,949.79, 23,924.90 and 6,089.60 is: 9,134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,949.79 : 23,924.90 = 6,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,949.79/23,924.90 = 6,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,949.79x = 23,924.90 × 6,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,949.79x = 145,693,071.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,693,071.04/15,949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,134.48

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