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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.30, 23,807.19 and 6,007.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.30, 23,807.19 and 6,007.93 is: 9,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.30 : 23,807.19 = 6,007.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.30/23,807.19 = 6,007.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.30x = 23,807.19 × 6,007.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.30x = 143,031,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,031,931.02/15,871.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,011.99

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