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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.45, 23,946.09 and 6,097.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.45, 23,946.09 and 6,097.71 is: 9,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.45 : 23,946.09 = 6,097.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.45/23,946.09 = 6,097.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.45x = 23,946.09 × 6,097.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.45x = 146,016,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,016,312.45/15,957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.35

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