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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,862.60, 23,793.90 and 6,002.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,862.60, 23,793.90 and 6,002.20 is: 9,003.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,862.60 : 23,793.90 = 6,002.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,862.60/23,793.90 = 6,002.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,862.60x = 23,793.90 × 6,002.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,862.60x = 142,815,746.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,815,746.58/15,862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,003.30

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