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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.99, 23,952.12 and 6,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.99, 23,952.12 and 6,114.54 is: 9,172.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.99 : 23,952.12 = 6,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.99/23,952.12 = 6,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.99x = 23,952.12 × 6,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.99x = 146,456,195.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,456,195.82/15,966.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,172.44

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