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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.16, 23,808.48 and 6,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.16, 23,808.48 and 6,016.08 is: 9,024.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.16 : 23,808.48 = 6,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.16/23,808.48 = 6,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.16x = 23,808.48 × 6,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.16x = 143,233,720.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,233,720.36/15,872.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.21

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