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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.44, 23,835.06 and 6,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.44, 23,835.06 and 6,027.21 is: 9,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.44 : 23,835.06 = 6,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.44/23,835.06 = 6,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.44x = 23,835.06 × 6,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.44x = 143,658,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,658,911.98/15,895.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,037.74

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