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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.02, 23,794.26 and 6,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.02, 23,794.26 and 6,000.84 is: 9,000.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.02 : 23,794.26 = 6,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.02/23,794.26 = 6,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.02x = 23,794.26 × 6,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.02x = 142,785,547.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,785,547.18/15,865.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,000.02

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