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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.05, 23,805.31 and 6,006.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.05, 23,805.31 and 6,006.68 is: 9,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.05 : 23,805.31 = 6,006.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.05/23,805.31 = 6,006.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.05x = 23,805.31 × 6,006.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.05x = 142,990,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,990,879.47/15,870.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.11

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