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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.08, 23,942.60 and 6,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.08, 23,942.60 and 6,095.20 is: 9,146.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.08 : 23,942.60 = 6,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.08/23,942.60 = 6,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.08x = 23,942.60 × 6,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.08x = 145,934,935.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,934,935.52/15,955.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.61

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