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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.05, 23,806.81 and 6,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.05, 23,806.81 and 6,007.68 is: 9,011.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.05 : 23,806.81 = 6,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.05/23,806.81 = 6,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.05x = 23,806.81 × 6,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.05x = 143,023,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,023,696.30/15,871.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.61

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