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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.22, 23,956.84 and 6,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.22, 23,956.84 and 6,113.52 is: 9,170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.22 : 23,956.84 = 6,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.22/23,956.84 = 6,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.22x = 23,956.84 × 6,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.22x = 146,460,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,460,620.48/15,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.28

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