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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.86, 23,823.92 and 6,026.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.86, 23,823.92 and 6,026.54 is: 9,037.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.86 : 23,823.92 = 6,026.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.86/23,823.92 = 6,026.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.86x = 23,823.92 × 6,026.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.86x = 143,575,657.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,575,657.58/15,885.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.96

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