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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.06, 23,939.58 and 6,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.06, 23,939.58 and 6,093.20 is: 9,143.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.06 : 23,939.58 = 6,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.06/23,939.58 = 6,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.06x = 23,939.58 × 6,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.06x = 145,868,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,868,648.86/15,953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.62

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