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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,988.84, 23,969.58 and 6,135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,988.84, 23,969.58 and 6,135.19 is: 9,197.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,988.84 : 23,969.58 = 6,135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,988.84/23,969.58 = 6,135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,988.84x = 23,969.58 × 6,135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,988.84x = 147,057,927.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,057,927.52/15,988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,197.54

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