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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.40, 23,947.17 and 6,098.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.40, 23,947.17 and 6,098.45 is: 9,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.40 : 23,947.17 = 6,098.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.40/23,947.17 = 6,098.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.40x = 23,947.17 × 6,098.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.40x = 146,040,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,040,499.15/15,958.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.33

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