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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.68, 23,919.84 and 6,088

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.68, 23,919.84 and 6,088 is: 9,126.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.68 : 23,919.84 = 6,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.68/23,919.84 = 6,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.68x = 23,919.84 × 6,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.68x = 145,623,985.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,623,985.92/15,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,126.78

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