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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.74, 23,811.20 and 6,013.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.74, 23,811.20 and 6,013.76 is: 9,020.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.74 : 23,811.20 = 6,013.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.74/23,811.20 = 6,013.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.74x = 23,811.20 × 6,013.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.74x = 143,194,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,194,842.11/15,873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,020.86

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