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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.60, 23,992.14 and 6,134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.60, 23,992.14 and 6,134.44 is: 9,201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.60 : 23,992.14 = 6,134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.60/23,992.14 = 6,134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.60x = 23,992.14 × 6,134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.60x = 147,178,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,178,343.30/15,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,201.75

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