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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.58, 23,967.82 and 6,109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.58, 23,967.82 and 6,109.62 is: 9,167.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.58 : 23,967.82 = 6,109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.58/23,967.82 = 6,109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.58x = 23,967.82 × 6,109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.58x = 146,434,272.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,434,272.43/15,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.28

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