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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.48, 23,951.90 and 6,107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.48, 23,951.90 and 6,107.00 is: 9,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.48 : 23,951.90 = 6,107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.48/23,951.90 = 6,107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.48x = 23,951.90 × 6,107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.48x = 146,274,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,274,148.81/15,968.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,160.18

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