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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,970.47, 23,954.76 and 6,105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,970.47, 23,954.76 and 6,105.27 is: 9,157.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,970.47 : 23,954.76 = 6,105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,970.47/23,954.76 = 6,105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,970.47x = 23,954.76 × 6,105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,970.47x = 146,250,277.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,250,277.59/15,970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.54

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