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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.08, 23,821.14 and 6,021.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.08, 23,821.14 and 6,021.88 is: 9,032.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.08 : 23,821.14 = 6,021.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.08/23,821.14 = 6,021.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.08x = 23,821.14 × 6,021.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.08x = 143,448,046.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,448,046.54/15,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.64

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