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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.94, 23,806.74 and 6,008.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.94, 23,806.74 and 6,008.00 is: 9,013.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.94 : 23,806.74 = 6,008.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.94/23,806.74 = 6,008.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.94x = 23,806.74 × 6,008.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.94x = 143,030,774.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,030,774.89/15,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.26

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