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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,974.61, 23,950.57 and 6,105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,974.61, 23,950.57 and 6,105.57 is: 9,154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,974.61 : 23,950.57 = 6,105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,974.61/23,950.57 = 6,105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,974.61x = 23,950.57 × 6,105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,974.61x = 146,231,881.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,231,881.67/15,974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,154.02

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