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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.56, 23,939.44 and 6,106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.56, 23,939.44 and 6,106.13 is: 9,159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.56 : 23,939.44 = 6,106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.56/23,939.44 = 6,106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.56x = 23,939.44 × 6,106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.56x = 146,177,197.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,177,197.80/15,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.80

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