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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.42, 23,937.86 and 6,098.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.42, 23,937.86 and 6,098.22 is: 9,147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.42 : 23,937.86 = 6,098.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.42/23,937.86 = 6,098.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.42x = 23,937.86 × 6,098.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.42x = 145,978,351.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,978,351.85/15,958.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,147.42

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