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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.76, 23,942.40 and 6,101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.76, 23,942.40 and 6,101.76 is: 9,150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.76 : 23,942.40 = 6,101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.76/23,942.40 = 6,101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.76x = 23,942.40 × 6,101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.76x = 146,090,778.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,090,778.62/15,965.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,150.26

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