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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.86, 23,947.70 and 6,106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.86, 23,947.70 and 6,106.14 is: 9,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.86 : 23,947.70 = 6,106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.86/23,947.70 = 6,106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.86x = 23,947.70 × 6,106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.86x = 146,228,008.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,228,008.88/15,965.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.79

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