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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.46, 23,928.81 and 6,099.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.46, 23,928.81 and 6,099.03 is: 9,149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.46 : 23,928.81 = 6,099.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.46/23,928.81 = 6,099.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.46x = 23,928.81 × 6,099.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.46x = 145,942,530.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,942,530.05/15,951.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.16

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