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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,867.90, 23,802.05 and 6,004.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,867.90, 23,802.05 and 6,004.53 is: 9,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,867.90 : 23,802.05 = 6,004.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,867.90/23,802.05 = 6,004.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,867.90x = 23,802.05 × 6,004.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,867.90x = 142,920,123.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,920,123.29/15,867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,006.87

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