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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,982.44, 23,973.89 and 6,122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,982.44, 23,973.89 and 6,122.22 is: 9,183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,982.44 : 23,973.89 = 6,122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,982.44/23,973.89 = 6,122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,982.44x = 23,973.89 × 6,122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,982.44x = 146,773,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,773,398.22/15,982.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,183.42

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