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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.51, 23,804.55 and 6,013.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.51, 23,804.55 and 6,013.43 is: 9,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.51 : 23,804.55 = 6,013.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.51/23,804.55 = 6,013.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.51x = 23,804.55 × 6,013.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.51x = 143,146,876.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,146,876.08/15,869.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.25

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