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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.19, 23,840.69 and 6,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.19, 23,840.69 and 6,030.96 is: 9,043.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.19 : 23,840.69 = 6,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.19/23,840.69 = 6,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.19x = 23,840.69 × 6,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.19x = 143,782,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,782,217.61/15,899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,043.37

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