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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.54, 23,964.12 and 6,111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.54, 23,964.12 and 6,111.36 is: 9,167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.54 : 23,964.12 = 6,111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.54/23,964.12 = 6,111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.54x = 23,964.12 × 6,111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.54x = 146,453,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,453,364.40/15,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.35

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