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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,977.86, 23,955.44 and 6,108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,977.86, 23,955.44 and 6,108.82 is: 9,158.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,977.86 : 23,955.44 = 6,108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,977.86/23,955.44 = 6,108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,977.86x = 23,955.44 × 6,108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,977.86x = 146,339,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,339,470.98/15,977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,158.89

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