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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,878.96, 23,815.20 and 6,014.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,878.96, 23,815.20 and 6,014.84 is: 9,021.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,878.96 : 23,815.20 = 6,014.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,878.96/23,815.20 = 6,014.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,878.96x = 23,815.20 × 6,014.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,878.96x = 143,244,617.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,244,617.57/15,878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,021.03

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