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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.08, 23,845.62 and 6,034.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.08, 23,845.62 and 6,034.02 is: 9,051.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.08 : 23,845.62 = 6,034.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.08/23,845.62 = 6,034.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.08x = 23,845.62 × 6,034.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.08x = 143,884,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,884,947.99/15,897.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,051.03

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