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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.68, 23,953.26 and 6,115.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.68, 23,953.26 and 6,115.32 is: 9,173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.68 : 23,953.26 = 6,115.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.68/23,953.26 = 6,115.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.68x = 23,953.26 × 6,115.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.68x = 146,481,849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,481,849.94/15,967.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.65

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