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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.24, 23,954.16 and 6,106.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.24, 23,954.16 and 6,106.40 is: 9,161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.24 : 23,954.16 = 6,106.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.24/23,954.16 = 6,106.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.24x = 23,954.16 × 6,106.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.24x = 146,273,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,273,682.62/15,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.44

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