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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,886.99, 23,827.11 and 6,022.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,886.99, 23,827.11 and 6,022.81 is: 9,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,886.99 : 23,827.11 = 6,022.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,886.99/23,827.11 = 6,022.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,886.99x = 23,827.11 × 6,022.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,886.99x = 143,506,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,506,156.38/15,886.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.94

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