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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.16, 23,933.16 and 6,092.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.16, 23,933.16 and 6,092.50 is: 9,136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.16 : 23,933.16 = 6,092.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.16/23,933.16 = 6,092.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.16x = 23,933.16 × 6,092.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.16x = 145,812,777.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,812,777.30/15,960.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,136.05

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