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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,871.70, 23,810.88 and 6,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,871.70, 23,810.88 and 6,010.76 is: 9,017.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,871.70 : 23,810.88 = 6,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,871.70/23,810.88 = 6,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,871.70x = 23,810.88 × 6,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,871.70x = 143,121,485.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,121,485.07/15,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,017.40

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