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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.40, 23,827.80 and 6,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.40, 23,827.80 and 6,030.20 is: 9,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.40 : 23,827.80 = 6,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.40/23,827.80 = 6,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.40x = 23,827.80 × 6,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.40x = 143,686,399.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,686,399.56/15,892.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,041.20

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