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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.32, 23,945.02 and 6,099.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.32, 23,945.02 and 6,099.77 is: 9,150.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.32 : 23,945.02 = 6,099.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.32/23,945.02 = 6,099.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.32x = 23,945.02 × 6,099.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.32x = 146,059,159.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,059,159.26/15,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.82

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