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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.84, 23,948.82 and 6,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.84, 23,948.82 and 6,113.44 is: 9,163.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.84 : 23,948.82 = 6,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.84/23,948.82 = 6,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.84x = 23,948.82 × 6,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.84x = 146,409,674.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,409,674.14/15,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.87

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