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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.90, 23,947.27 and 6,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.90, 23,947.27 and 6,103.87 is: 9,154.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.90 : 23,947.27 = 6,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.90/23,947.27 = 6,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.90x = 23,947.27 × 6,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.90x = 146,170,947.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,170,947.81/15,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.62

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