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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.53, 23,790.32 and 6,015.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.53, 23,790.32 and 6,015.74 is: 9,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.53 : 23,790.32 = 6,015.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.53/23,790.32 = 6,015.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.53x = 23,790.32 × 6,015.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.53x = 143,116,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,116,349.56/15,869.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.31

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