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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,864.81, 23,800.56 and 6,003.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,864.81, 23,800.56 and 6,003.87 is: 9,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,864.81 : 23,800.56 = 6,003.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,864.81/23,800.56 = 6,003.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,864.81x = 23,800.56 × 6,003.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,864.81x = 142,895,468.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,895,468.17/15,864.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.07

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