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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.68, 23,944.23 and 6,109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.68, 23,944.23 and 6,109.29 is: 9,164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.68 : 23,944.23 = 6,109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.68/23,944.23 = 6,109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.68x = 23,944.23 × 6,109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.68x = 146,282,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,282,244.90/15,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.59

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