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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.54, 23,776.65 and 6,001.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.54, 23,776.65 and 6,001.47 is: 8,992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.54 : 23,776.65 = 6,001.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.54/23,776.65 = 6,001.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.54x = 23,776.65 × 6,001.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.54x = 142,694,851.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,694,851.68/15,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,992.88

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