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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.85, 23,819.13 and 6,010.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.85, 23,819.13 and 6,010.83 is: 9,019.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.85 : 23,819.13 = 6,010.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.85/23,819.13 = 6,010.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.85x = 23,819.13 × 6,010.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.85x = 143,172,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,172,741.18/15,872.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.98

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