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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.74, 23,812.70 and 6,014.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.74, 23,812.70 and 6,014.76 is: 9,022.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.74 : 23,812.70 = 6,014.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.74/23,812.70 = 6,014.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.74x = 23,812.70 × 6,014.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.74x = 143,227,675.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,227,675.45/15,874.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.36

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