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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.60, 23,946.90 and 6,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.60, 23,946.90 and 6,104.20 is: 9,156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.60 : 23,946.90 = 6,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.60/23,946.90 = 6,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.60x = 23,946.90 × 6,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.60x = 146,176,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,176,666.98/15,964.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,156.30

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