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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.14, 23,962.91 and 6,115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.14, 23,962.91 and 6,115.41 is: 9,173.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.14 : 23,962.91 = 6,115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.14/23,962.91 = 6,115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.14x = 23,962.91 × 6,115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.14x = 146,542,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,542,988.87/15,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,173.19

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