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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.66, 23,939.16 and 6,099.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.66, 23,939.16 and 6,099.72 is: 9,148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.66 : 23,939.16 = 6,099.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.66/23,939.16 = 6,099.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.66x = 23,939.16 × 6,099.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.66x = 146,022,173.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,022,173.04/15,960.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.88

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