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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.36, 23,954.69 and 6,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.36, 23,954.69 and 6,108.32 is: 9,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.36 : 23,954.69 = 6,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.36/23,954.69 = 6,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.36x = 23,954.69 × 6,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.36x = 146,322,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,322,761.71/15,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.13

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