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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,872.92, 23,809.56 and 6,009.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,872.92, 23,809.56 and 6,009.52 is: 9,014.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,872.92 : 23,809.56 = 6,009.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,872.92/23,809.56 = 6,009.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,872.92x = 23,809.56 × 6,009.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,872.92x = 143,084,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,084,027.01/15,872.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.35

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