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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,888.98, 23,834.39 and 6,028.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,888.98, 23,834.39 and 6,028.04 is: 9,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,888.98 : 23,834.39 = 6,028.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,888.98/23,834.39 = 6,028.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,888.98x = 23,834.39 × 6,028.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,888.98x = 143,674,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,674,685.74/15,888.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.41

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