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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.02, 23,811.30 and 6,017.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.02, 23,811.30 and 6,017.94 is: 9,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.02 : 23,811.30 = 6,017.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.02/23,811.30 = 6,017.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.02x = 23,811.30 × 6,017.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.02x = 143,294,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,294,974.72/15,874.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,027.01

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