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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.48, 23,842.08 and 6,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.48, 23,842.08 and 6,034.32 is: 9,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.48 : 23,842.08 = 6,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.48/23,842.08 = 6,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.48x = 23,842.08 × 6,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.48x = 143,870,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,870,740.19/15,891.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.33

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