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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.28, 23,847.40 and 6,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.28, 23,847.40 and 6,035.20 is: 9,052.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.28 : 23,847.40 = 6,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.28/23,847.40 = 6,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.28x = 23,847.40 × 6,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.28x = 143,923,828.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,923,828.48/15,898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,052.79

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