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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.08, 23,967.06 and 6,109.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.08, 23,967.06 and 6,109.11 is: 9,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.08 : 23,967.06 = 6,109.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.08/23,967.06 = 6,109.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.08x = 23,967.06 × 6,109.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.08x = 146,417,405.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,417,405.92/15,973.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,166.51

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