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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.43, 23,952.89 and 6,115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.43, 23,952.89 and 6,115.07 is: 9,173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.43 : 23,952.89 = 6,115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.43/23,952.89 = 6,115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.43x = 23,952.89 × 6,115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.43x = 146,473,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,473,568.48/15,967.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.27

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