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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900.94, 23,843.31 and 6,032.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,900.94, 23,843.31 and 6,032.71 is: 9,045.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,900.94 : 23,843.31 = 6,032.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,900.94/23,843.31 = 6,032.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,900.94x = 23,843.31 × 6,032.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,900.94x = 143,839,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,839,774.67/15,900.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,045.99

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