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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,870.76, 23,809.62 and 6,010.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,870.76, 23,809.62 and 6,010.11 is: 9,016.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,870.76 : 23,809.62 = 6,010.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,870.76/23,809.62 = 6,010.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,870.76x = 23,809.62 × 6,010.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,870.76x = 143,098,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,098,435.26/15,870.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.48

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