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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,863.81, 23,799.06 and 6,002.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,863.81, 23,799.06 and 6,002.87 is: 9,005.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,863.81 : 23,799.06 = 6,002.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,863.81/23,799.06 = 6,002.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,863.81x = 23,799.06 × 6,002.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,863.81x = 142,862,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,862,633.29/15,863.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.57

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