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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.48, 23,953.40 and 6,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.48, 23,953.40 and 6,108 is: 9,161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.48 : 23,953.40 = 6,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.48/23,953.40 = 6,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.48x = 23,953.40 × 6,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.48x = 146,307,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,307,367.20/15,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.69

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