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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,956.68, 23,921.34 and 6,089

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,956.68, 23,921.34 and 6,089 is: 9,128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,956.68 : 23,921.34 = 6,089 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,956.68/23,921.34 = 6,089/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,956.68x = 23,921.34 × 6,089
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,956.68x = 145,657,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,657,039.26/15,956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,128.28

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