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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,989.84, 23,971.08 and 6,136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,989.84, 23,971.08 and 6,136.19 is: 9,199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,989.84 : 23,971.08 = 6,136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,989.84/23,971.08 = 6,136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,989.84x = 23,971.08 × 6,136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,989.84x = 147,091,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,091,101.39/15,989.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.04

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