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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.40, 23,961.60 and 6,108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.40, 23,961.60 and 6,108.60 is: 9,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.40 : 23,961.60 = 6,108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.40/23,961.60 = 6,108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.40x = 23,961.60 × 6,108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.40x = 146,371,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,371,829.76/15,974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,162.90

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