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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.44, 23,785.90 and 6,003.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.44, 23,785.90 and 6,003.48 is: 9,001.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.44 : 23,785.90 = 6,003.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.44/23,785.90 = 6,003.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.44x = 23,785.90 × 6,003.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.44x = 142,798,174.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,798,174.93/15,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,001.72

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