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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.20, 23,811.63 and 6,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.20, 23,811.63 and 6,011.26 is: 9,018.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.20 : 23,811.63 = 6,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.20/23,811.63 = 6,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.20x = 23,811.63 × 6,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.20x = 143,137,898.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,137,898.95/15,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.15

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