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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.42, 23,837.14 and 6,028.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.42, 23,837.14 and 6,028.36 is: 9,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.42 : 23,837.14 = 6,028.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.42/23,837.14 = 6,028.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.42x = 23,837.14 × 6,028.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.42x = 143,698,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,698,775.32/15,891.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,042.54

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