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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.72, 23,954.58 and 6,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.72, 23,954.58 and 6,112.02 is: 9,168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.72 : 23,954.58 = 6,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.72/23,954.58 = 6,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.72x = 23,954.58 × 6,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.72x = 146,410,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,410,872.05/15,969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.03

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