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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.70, 23,993.67 and 6,132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.70, 23,993.67 and 6,132.63 is: 9,198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.70 : 23,993.67 = 6,132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.70/23,993.67 = 6,132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.70x = 23,993.67 × 6,132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.70x = 147,144,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,144,300.45/15,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,198.99

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