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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.58, 23,852.37 and 6,038.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.58, 23,852.37 and 6,038.52 is: 9,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.58 : 23,852.37 = 6,038.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.58/23,852.37 = 6,038.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.58x = 23,852.37 × 6,038.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.58x = 144,033,013.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,033,013.29/15,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,057.78

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