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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.93, 23,952.14 and 6,114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.93, 23,952.14 and 6,114.57 is: 9,172.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.93 : 23,952.14 = 6,114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.93/23,952.14 = 6,114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.93x = 23,952.14 × 6,114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.93x = 146,457,006.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,457,006.11/15,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.52

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