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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.49, 23,974.20 and 6,119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.49, 23,974.20 and 6,119.77 is: 9,180.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.49 : 23,974.20 = 6,119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.49/23,974.20 = 6,119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.49x = 23,974.20 × 6,119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.49x = 146,716,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,716,661.34/15,980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,180.98

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