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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,875, 23,813.07 and 6,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,875, 23,813.07 and 6,015 is: 9,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,875 : 23,813.07 = 6,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,875/23,813.07 = 6,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,875x = 23,813.07 × 6,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,875x = 143,235,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,235,616.05/15,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.72

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