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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.72, 23,986.13 and 6,133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.72, 23,986.13 and 6,133.02 is: 9,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.72 : 23,986.13 = 6,133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.72/23,986.13 = 6,133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.72x = 23,986.13 × 6,133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.72x = 147,107,384.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,107,384.35/15,990.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.55

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