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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.95, 23,948.34 and 6,099.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.95, 23,948.34 and 6,099.21 is: 9,152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.95 : 23,948.34 = 6,099.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.95/23,948.34 = 6,099.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.95x = 23,948.34 × 6,099.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.95x = 146,065,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,065,954.81/15,958.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.60

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