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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.82, 23,855.82 and 6,048.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.82, 23,855.82 and 6,048.03 is: 9,073.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.82 : 23,855.82 = 6,048.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.82/23,855.82 = 6,048.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.82x = 23,855.82 × 6,048.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.82x = 144,280,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,280,781.81/15,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,073.23

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