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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.13, 23,795.01 and 6,007.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.13, 23,795.01 and 6,007.05 is: 9,010.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.13 : 23,795.01 = 6,007.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.13/23,795.01 = 6,007.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.13x = 23,795.01 × 6,007.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.13x = 142,937,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,937,814.82/15,863.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.69

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