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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.24, 23,805.61 and 6,006.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.24, 23,805.61 and 6,006.87 is: 9,010.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.24 : 23,805.61 = 6,006.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.24/23,805.61 = 6,006.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.24x = 23,805.61 × 6,006.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.24x = 142,997,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,997,189.52/15,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.40

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