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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.61, 23,963.31 and 6,114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.61, 23,963.31 and 6,114.56 is: 9,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.61 : 23,963.31 = 6,114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.61/23,963.31 = 6,114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.61x = 23,963.31 × 6,114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.61x = 146,524,976.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,524,976.98/15,977.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,170.64

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