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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,957.90, 23,946.42 and 6,097.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,957.90, 23,946.42 and 6,097.95 is: 9,150.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,957.90 : 23,946.42 = 6,097.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,957.90/23,946.42 = 6,097.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,957.90x = 23,946.42 × 6,097.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,957.90x = 146,024,071.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,024,071.84/15,957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.58

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