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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.17, 23,955.15 and 6,109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.17, 23,955.15 and 6,109.13 is: 9,162.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.17 : 23,955.15 = 6,109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.17/23,955.15 = 6,109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.17x = 23,955.15 × 6,109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.17x = 146,345,185.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,345,185.41/15,972.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.51

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