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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.08, 23,968.56 and 6,110.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.08, 23,968.56 and 6,110.11 is: 9,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.08 : 23,968.56 = 6,110.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.08/23,968.56 = 6,110.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.08x = 23,968.56 × 6,110.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.08x = 146,450,538.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,450,538.14/15,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,168.01

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