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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,978.42, 23,971.10 and 6,117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,978.42, 23,971.10 and 6,117.71 is: 9,177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,978.42 : 23,971.10 = 6,117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,978.42/23,971.10 = 6,117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,978.42x = 23,971.10 × 6,117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,978.42x = 146,648,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,648,087.74/15,978.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.88

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