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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,986.14, 23,979.20 and 6,128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,986.14, 23,979.20 and 6,128.23 is: 9,192.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,986.14 : 23,979.20 = 6,128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,986.14/23,979.20 = 6,128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,986.14x = 23,979.20 × 6,128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,986.14x = 146,950,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,950,052.82/15,986.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,192.34

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