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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.30, 23,805.69 and 6,006.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.30, 23,805.69 and 6,006.93 is: 9,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.30 : 23,805.69 = 6,006.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.30/23,805.69 = 6,006.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.30x = 23,805.69 × 6,006.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.30x = 142,999,083.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,999,083.40/15,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,010.48

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