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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,973.61, 23,949.07 and 6,104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,973.61, 23,949.07 and 6,104.57 is: 9,152.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,973.61 : 23,949.07 = 6,104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,973.61/23,949.07 = 6,104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,973.61x = 23,949.07 × 6,104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,973.61x = 146,198,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,198,639.24/15,973.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.51

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