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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.44, 23,981.40 and 6,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.44, 23,981.40 and 6,127.22 is: 9,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.44 : 23,981.40 = 6,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.44/23,981.40 = 6,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.44x = 23,981.40 × 6,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.44x = 146,939,313.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,939,313.71/15,987.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,190.92

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