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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.57, 23,847.84 and 6,037.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.57, 23,847.84 and 6,037.83 is: 9,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.57 : 23,847.84 = 6,037.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.57/23,847.84 = 6,037.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.57x = 23,847.84 × 6,037.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.57x = 143,989,173.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,989,173.60/15,898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,056.74

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