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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,983.49, 23,974.38 and 6,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,983.49, 23,974.38 and 6,122.01 is: 9,182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,983.49 : 23,974.38 = 6,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,983.49/23,974.38 = 6,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,983.49x = 23,974.38 × 6,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,983.49x = 146,771,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,771,394.10/15,983.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,182.69

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