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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,885.87, 23,804.24 and 6,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,885.87, 23,804.24 and 6,019.80 is: 9,020.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,885.87 : 23,804.24 = 6,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,885.87/23,804.24 = 6,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,885.87x = 23,804.24 × 6,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,885.87x = 143,296,733.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,296,733.85/15,885.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.39

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