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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,971.58, 23,964.81 and 6,107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,971.58, 23,964.81 and 6,107.61 is: 9,164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,971.58 : 23,964.81 = 6,107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,971.58/23,964.81 = 6,107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,971.58x = 23,964.81 × 6,107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,971.58x = 146,367,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,367,713.20/15,971.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.26

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