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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.40, 23,994.24 and 6,134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.40, 23,994.24 and 6,134.40 is: 9,200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.40 : 23,994.24 = 6,134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.40/23,994.24 = 6,134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.40x = 23,994.24 × 6,134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.40x = 147,190,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,190,265.86/15,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,200.31

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