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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.28, 23,926.07 and 6,101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.28, 23,926.07 and 6,101.16 is: 9,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.28 : 23,926.07 = 6,101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.28/23,926.07 = 6,101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.28x = 23,926.07 × 6,101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.28x = 145,976,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,976,750.74/15,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.25

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