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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.29, 23,929.02 and 6,099.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.29, 23,929.02 and 6,099.30 is: 9,142.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.29 : 23,929.02 = 6,099.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.29/23,929.02 = 6,099.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.29x = 23,929.02 × 6,099.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.29x = 145,950,271.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,950,271.69/15,964.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.30

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