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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.44, 23,838.06 and 6,029.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.44, 23,838.06 and 6,029.22 is: 9,040.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.44 : 23,838.06 = 6,029.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.44/23,838.06 = 6,029.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.44x = 23,838.06 × 6,029.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.44x = 143,724,908.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,724,908.11/15,897.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,040.76

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