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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,856.70, 23,770.20 and 6,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,856.70, 23,770.20 and 6,002.60 is: 8,998.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,856.70 : 23,770.20 = 6,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,856.70/23,770.20 = 6,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,856.70x = 23,770.20 × 6,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,856.70x = 142,683,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,683,002.52/15,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.28

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