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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.41, 23,954.03 and 6,108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.41, 23,954.03 and 6,108.38 is: 9,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.41 : 23,954.03 = 6,108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.41/23,954.03 = 6,108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.41x = 23,954.03 × 6,108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.41x = 146,320,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,320,280.19/15,971.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,161.39

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