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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.97, 23,833.92 and 6,026.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.97, 23,833.92 and 6,026.35 is: 9,040.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.97 : 23,833.92 = 6,026.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.97/23,833.92 = 6,026.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.97x = 23,833.92 × 6,026.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.97x = 143,631,543.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,631,543.79/15,886.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.84

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