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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.80, 23,926.32 and 6,098.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.80, 23,926.32 and 6,098.44 is: 9,141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.80 : 23,926.32 = 6,098.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.80/23,926.32 = 6,098.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.80x = 23,926.32 × 6,098.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.80x = 145,913,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,913,226.94/15,961.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.40

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