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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.10, 23,948.26 and 6,098.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.10, 23,948.26 and 6,098.69 is: 9,148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.10 : 23,948.26 = 6,098.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.10/23,948.26 = 6,098.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.10x = 23,948.26 × 6,098.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.10x = 146,053,058.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,053,058.40/15,965.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,148.27

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