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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.08, 23,824.48 and 6,018.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.08, 23,824.48 and 6,018.24 is: 9,025.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.08 : 23,824.48 = 6,018.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.08/23,824.48 = 6,018.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.08x = 23,824.48 × 6,018.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.08x = 143,381,438.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,381,438.52/15,886.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.60

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