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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.32, 23,930.88 and 6,100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.32, 23,930.88 and 6,100.32 is: 9,146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.32 : 23,930.88 = 6,100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.32/23,930.88 = 6,100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.32x = 23,930.88 × 6,100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.32x = 145,986,025.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,986,025.88/15,960.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,146.81

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