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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.43, 23,781.41 and 6,000.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.43, 23,781.41 and 6,000.48 is: 8,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.43 : 23,781.41 = 6,000.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.43/23,781.41 = 6,000.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.43x = 23,781.41 × 6,000.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.43x = 142,699,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,699,875.08/15,860.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.23

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