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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.08, 23,946.24 and 6,103.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.08, 23,946.24 and 6,103.44 is: 9,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.08 : 23,946.24 = 6,103.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.08/23,946.24 = 6,103.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.08x = 23,946.24 × 6,103.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.08x = 146,154,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,154,439.07/15,964.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.21

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