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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.57, 23,794.12 and 6,006.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.57, 23,794.12 and 6,006.49 is: 9,009.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.57 : 23,794.12 = 6,006.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.57/23,794.12 = 6,006.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.57x = 23,794.12 × 6,006.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.57x = 142,919,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,919,091.86/15,862.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.83

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