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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,897.74, 23,837.24 and 6,037.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,897.74, 23,837.24 and 6,037.72 is: 9,053.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,897.74 : 23,837.24 = 6,037.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,897.74/23,837.24 = 6,037.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,897.74x = 23,837.24 × 6,037.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,897.74x = 143,922,580.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,922,580.69/15,897.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.02

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