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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.85, 23,820.63 and 6,011.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.85, 23,820.63 and 6,011.83 is: 9,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.85 : 23,820.63 = 6,011.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.85/23,820.63 = 6,011.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.85x = 23,820.63 × 6,011.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.85x = 143,205,578.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,205,578.05/15,873.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.48

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