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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.64, 23,988.96 and 6,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.64, 23,988.96 and 6,136.56 is: 9,204.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.64 : 23,988.96 = 6,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.64/23,988.96 = 6,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.64x = 23,988.96 × 6,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.64x = 147,209,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,209,692.38/15,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.84

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