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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.69, 23,806.37 and 6,007.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.69, 23,806.37 and 6,007.75 is: 9,012.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.69 : 23,806.37 = 6,007.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.69/23,806.37 = 6,007.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.69x = 23,806.37 × 6,007.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.69x = 143,022,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,022,570.30/15,868.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,012.88

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