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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.54, 23,781.15 and 6,004.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.54, 23,781.15 and 6,004.47 is: 8,997.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.54 : 23,781.15 = 6,004.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.54/23,781.15 = 6,004.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.54x = 23,781.15 × 6,004.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.54x = 142,793,201.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,793,201.74/15,870.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997.38

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