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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.35, 23,930.16 and 6,099.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.35, 23,930.16 and 6,099.90 is: 9,150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.35 : 23,930.16 = 6,099.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.35/23,930.16 = 6,099.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.35x = 23,930.16 × 6,099.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.35x = 145,971,582.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,971,582.98/15,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.48

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