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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.58, 23,847.87 and 6,035.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.58, 23,847.87 and 6,035.52 is: 9,053.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.58 : 23,847.87 = 6,035.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.58/23,847.87 = 6,035.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.58x = 23,847.87 × 6,035.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.58x = 143,934,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,934,296.34/15,898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,053.28

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