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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.50, 23,942.39 and 6,108.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.50, 23,942.39 and 6,108.06 is: 9,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.50 : 23,942.39 = 6,108.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.50/23,942.39 = 6,108.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.50x = 23,942.39 × 6,108.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.50x = 146,241,524.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,241,524.12/15,960.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.72

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