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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.08, 23,847.12 and 6,035.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.08, 23,847.12 and 6,035.02 is: 9,052.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.08 : 23,847.12 = 6,035.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.08/23,847.12 = 6,035.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.08x = 23,847.12 × 6,035.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.08x = 143,917,846.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,917,846.14/15,898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.53

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