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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.82, 23,986.35 and 6,127.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.82, 23,986.35 and 6,127.74 is: 9,191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.82 : 23,986.35 = 6,127.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.82/23,986.35 = 6,127.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.82x = 23,986.35 × 6,127.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.82x = 146,982,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,982,116.35/15,990.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,191.66

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