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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.40, 23,942.10 and 6,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.40, 23,942.10 and 6,095.60 is: 9,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.40 : 23,942.10 = 6,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.40/23,942.10 = 6,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.40x = 23,942.10 × 6,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.40x = 145,941,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,941,464.76/15,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.40

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