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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858.76, 23,792.94 and 6,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858.76, 23,792.94 and 6,001.06 is: 9,003.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858.76 : 23,792.94 = 6,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858.76/23,792.94 = 6,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858.76x = 23,792.94 × 6,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858.76x = 142,782,860.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,782,860.52/15,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.41

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