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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.37, 23,969.25 and 6,119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.37, 23,969.25 and 6,119.24 is: 9,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.37 : 23,969.25 = 6,119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.37/23,969.25 = 6,119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.37x = 23,969.25 × 6,119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.37x = 146,673,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,673,473.52/15,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,178.93

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