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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.94, 23,989.65 and 6,132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.94, 23,989.65 and 6,132.72 is: 9,199.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.94 : 23,989.65 = 6,132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.94/23,989.65 = 6,132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.94x = 23,989.65 × 6,132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.94x = 147,121,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,121,806.35/15,992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,199.17

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