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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,951.96, 23,929.56 and 6,099.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,951.96, 23,929.56 and 6,099.53 is: 9,149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,951.96 : 23,929.56 = 6,099.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,951.96/23,929.56 = 6,099.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,951.96x = 23,929.56 × 6,099.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,951.96x = 145,958,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,958,949.46/15,951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.91

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