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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.97, 23,932.94 and 6,095.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.97, 23,932.94 and 6,095.07 is: 9,143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.97 : 23,932.94 = 6,095.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.97/23,932.94 = 6,095.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.97x = 23,932.94 × 6,095.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.97x = 145,872,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,872,914.13/15,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.93

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