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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.97, 23,953.46 and 6,111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.97, 23,953.46 and 6,111.27 is: 9,166.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.97 : 23,953.46 = 6,111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.97/23,953.46 = 6,111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.97x = 23,953.46 × 6,111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.97x = 146,386,030.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,386,030.94/15,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.91

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