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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.94, 23,991.15 and 6,133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.94, 23,991.15 and 6,133.72 is: 9,200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.94 : 23,991.15 = 6,133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.94/23,991.15 = 6,133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.94x = 23,991.15 × 6,133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.94x = 147,154,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,154,996.58/15,993.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.67

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