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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.14, 23,799.52 and 6,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.14, 23,799.52 and 6,010.06 is: 9,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.14 : 23,799.52 = 6,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.14/23,799.52 = 6,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.14x = 23,799.52 × 6,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.14x = 143,036,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,036,543.17/15,866.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.21

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