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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.44, 23,975.39 and 6,123.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.44, 23,975.39 and 6,123.22 is: 9,184.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.44 : 23,975.39 = 6,123.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.44/23,975.39 = 6,123.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.44x = 23,975.39 × 6,123.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.44x = 146,806,587.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,806,587.56/15,983.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,184.92

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