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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,972.96, 23,969.16 and 6,113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,972.96, 23,969.16 and 6,113.25 is: 9,173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,972.96 : 23,969.16 = 6,113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,972.96/23,969.16 = 6,113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,972.96x = 23,969.16 × 6,113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,972.96x = 146,529,467.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,529,467.37/15,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.60

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