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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.24, 23,962.14 and 6,119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.24, 23,962.14 and 6,119.16 is: 9,178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.24 : 23,962.14 = 6,119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.24/23,962.14 = 6,119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.24x = 23,962.14 × 6,119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.24x = 146,628,168.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,628,168.60/15,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.46

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