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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.85, 23,931.25 and 6,093.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.85, 23,931.25 and 6,093.95 is: 9,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.85 : 23,931.25 = 6,093.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.85/23,931.25 = 6,093.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.85x = 23,931.25 × 6,093.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.85x = 145,835,706.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,835,706.05/15,951.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.25

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