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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.44, 23,807.49 and 6,008.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.44, 23,807.49 and 6,008.50 is: 9,014.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.44 : 23,807.49 = 6,008.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.44/23,807.49 = 6,008.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.44x = 23,807.49 × 6,008.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.44x = 143,047,184.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,047,184.63/15,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.01

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