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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.97, 23,954.96 and 6,112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.97, 23,954.96 and 6,112.27 is: 9,168.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.97 : 23,954.96 = 6,112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.97/23,954.96 = 6,112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.97x = 23,954.96 × 6,112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.97x = 146,419,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,419,183.36/15,969.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.41

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