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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.69, 23,803.37 and 6,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.69, 23,803.37 and 6,005.75 is: 9,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.69 : 23,803.37 = 6,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.69/23,803.37 = 6,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.69x = 23,803.37 × 6,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.69x = 142,956,962.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,956,962.85/15,866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,009.88

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