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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.36, 23,963.68 and 6,114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.36, 23,963.68 and 6,114.32 is: 9,167.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.36 : 23,963.68 = 6,114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.36/23,963.68 = 6,114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.36x = 23,963.68 × 6,114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.36x = 146,521,607.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,521,607.90/15,983.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,167.13

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