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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.52, 23,818.05 and 6,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.52, 23,818.05 and 6,022.44 is: 9,033.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.52 : 23,818.05 = 6,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.52/23,818.05 = 6,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.52x = 23,818.05 × 6,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.52x = 143,442,777.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,442,777.04/15,878.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.76

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