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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.77, 23,939.79 and 6,106.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.77, 23,939.79 and 6,106.33 is: 9,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.77 : 23,939.79 = 6,106.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.77/23,939.79 = 6,106.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.77x = 23,939.79 × 6,106.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.77x = 146,184,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,184,257.87/15,958.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.12

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