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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.53, 23,791.82 and 6,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.53, 23,791.82 and 6,016.74 is: 9,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.53 : 23,791.82 = 6,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.53/23,791.82 = 6,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.53x = 23,791.82 × 6,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.53x = 143,149,164.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,149,164.98/15,870.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.81

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