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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.68, 23,944.14 and 6,109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.68, 23,944.14 and 6,109.25 is: 9,164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.68 : 23,944.14 = 6,109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.68/23,944.14 = 6,109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.68x = 23,944.14 × 6,109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.68x = 146,280,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,280,617.57/15,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.49

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