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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.40, 23,835.90 and 6,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.40, 23,835.90 and 6,031.40 is: 9,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.40 : 23,835.90 = 6,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.40/23,835.90 = 6,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.40x = 23,835.90 × 6,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.40x = 143,763,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,763,847.26/15,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,044.37

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