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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.16, 23,947.40 and 6,105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.16, 23,947.40 and 6,105.22 is: 9,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.16 : 23,947.40 = 6,105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.16/23,947.40 = 6,105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.16x = 23,947.40 × 6,105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.16x = 146,204,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,204,145.43/15,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.13

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