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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.70, 23,974.80 and 6,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.70, 23,974.80 and 6,122.80 is: 9,176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.70 : 23,974.80 = 6,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.70/23,974.80 = 6,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.70x = 23,974.80 × 6,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.70x = 146,792,905.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,792,905.44/15,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,176.45

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