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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.33, 23,835.57 and 6,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.33, 23,835.57 and 6,034.53 is: 9,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.33 : 23,835.57 = 6,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.33/23,835.57 = 6,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.33x = 23,835.57 × 6,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.33x = 143,836,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,836,327.87/15,888.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.96

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