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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,891.74, 23,838.51 and 6,030.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,891.74, 23,838.51 and 6,030.80 is: 9,046.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,891.74 : 23,838.51 = 6,030.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,891.74/23,838.51 = 6,030.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,891.74x = 23,838.51 × 6,030.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,891.74x = 143,765,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,765,166.92/15,891.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,046.54

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