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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.42, 23,950.56 and 6,100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.42, 23,950.56 and 6,100.74 is: 9,154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.42 : 23,950.56 = 6,100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.42/23,950.56 = 6,100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.42x = 23,950.56 × 6,100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.42x = 146,116,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,116,139.41/15,960.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.91

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