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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.72, 23,936.88 and 6,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.72, 23,936.88 and 6,094.24 is: 9,143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.72 : 23,936.88 = 6,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.72/23,936.88 = 6,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.72x = 23,936.88 × 6,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.72x = 145,877,091.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,877,091.57/15,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.19

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