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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.16, 23,945.90 and 6,104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.16, 23,945.90 and 6,104.22 is: 9,155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.16 : 23,945.90 = 6,104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.16/23,945.90 = 6,104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.16x = 23,945.90 × 6,104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.16x = 146,171,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,171,041.70/15,965.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,155.63

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