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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.41, 23,951.66 and 6,101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.41, 23,951.66 and 6,101.46 is: 9,155.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.41 : 23,951.66 = 6,101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.41/23,951.66 = 6,101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.41x = 23,951.66 × 6,101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.41x = 146,140,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,140,064.92/15,961.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.84

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