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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.98, 23,954.15 and 6,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.98, 23,954.15 and 6,108.50 is: 9,162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.98 : 23,954.15 = 6,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.98/23,954.15 = 6,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.98x = 23,954.15 × 6,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.98x = 146,323,774.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,323,774.96/15,969.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.43

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