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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.43, 23,955.89 and 6,117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.43, 23,955.89 and 6,117.07 is: 9,176.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.43 : 23,955.89 = 6,117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.43/23,955.89 = 6,117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.43x = 23,955.89 × 6,117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.43x = 146,539,856.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,539,856.04/15,969.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.27

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