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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,881.88, 23,823.36 and 6,018.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,881.88, 23,823.36 and 6,018.96 is: 9,028.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,881.88 : 23,823.36 = 6,018.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,881.88/23,823.36 = 6,018.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,881.88x = 23,823.36 × 6,018.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,881.88x = 143,391,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,391,850.91/15,881.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.64

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