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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866.90, 23,800.55 and 6,003.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,866.90, 23,800.55 and 6,003.53 is: 9,005.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,866.90 : 23,800.55 = 6,003.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,866.90/23,800.55 = 6,003.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,866.90x = 23,800.55 × 6,003.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,866.90x = 142,887,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,887,166.92/15,866.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,005.36

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