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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.53, 23,930.79 and 6,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.53, 23,930.79 and 6,092.62 is: 9,137.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.53 : 23,930.79 = 6,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.53/23,930.79 = 6,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.53x = 23,930.79 × 6,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.53x = 145,801,161.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,801,161.37/15,955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,137.97

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