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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.45, 23,947.59 and 6,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.45, 23,947.59 and 6,098.71 is: 9,151.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.45 : 23,947.59 = 6,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.45/23,947.59 = 6,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.45x = 23,947.59 × 6,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.45x = 146,049,406.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,049,406.61/15,958.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,151.85

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