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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.08, 23,945.60 and 6,097.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.08, 23,945.60 and 6,097.20 is: 9,149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.08 : 23,945.60 = 6,097.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.08/23,945.60 = 6,097.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.08x = 23,945.60 × 6,097.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.08x = 146,001,112.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,001,112.32/15,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,149.61

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