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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.16, 23,831.97 and 6,028.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.16, 23,831.97 and 6,028.18 is: 9,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.16 : 23,831.97 = 6,028.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.16/23,831.97 = 6,028.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.16x = 23,831.97 × 6,028.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.16x = 143,663,404.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,663,404.91/15,888.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.17

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