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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.22, 23,798.32 and 6,002.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.22, 23,798.32 and 6,002.58 is: 9,005.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.22 : 23,798.32 = 6,002.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.22/23,798.32 = 6,002.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.22x = 23,798.32 × 6,002.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.22x = 142,851,319.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851,319.67/15,863.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.19

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