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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,873.92, 23,811.06 and 6,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,873.92, 23,811.06 and 6,010.52 is: 9,015.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,873.92 : 23,811.06 = 6,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,873.92/23,811.06 = 6,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,873.92x = 23,811.06 × 6,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,873.92x = 143,116,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,116,852.35/15,873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,015.85

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