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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.27, 23,817.28 and 6,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.27, 23,817.28 and 6,017.25 is: 9,022.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.27 : 23,817.28 = 6,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.27/23,817.28 = 6,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.27x = 23,817.28 × 6,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.27x = 143,314,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,314,528.08/15,884.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.42

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