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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882.60, 23,823.90 and 6,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,882.60, 23,823.90 and 6,022.20 is: 9,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,882.60 : 23,823.90 = 6,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,882.60/23,823.90 = 6,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,882.60x = 23,823.90 × 6,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,882.60x = 143,472,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,472,290.58/15,882.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,033.30

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