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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.10, 23,991.39 and 6,133.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.10, 23,991.39 and 6,133.94 is: 9,201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.10 : 23,991.39 = 6,133.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.10/23,991.39 = 6,133.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.10x = 23,991.39 × 6,133.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.10x = 147,161,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,161,746.78/15,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.00

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