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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.26, 23,810.45 and 6,013.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.26, 23,810.45 and 6,013.26 is: 9,020.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.26 : 23,810.45 = 6,013.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.26/23,810.45 = 6,013.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.26x = 23,810.45 × 6,013.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.26x = 143,178,396.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,178,396.50/15,873.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.10

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