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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.70, 23,813.88 and 6,012.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.70, 23,813.88 and 6,012.76 is: 9,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.70 : 23,813.88 = 6,012.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.70/23,813.88 = 6,012.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.70x = 23,813.88 × 6,012.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.70x = 143,187,145.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,187,145.11/15,873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.40

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