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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,879.40, 23,805.66 and 6,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,879.40, 23,805.66 and 6,013.24 is: 9,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,879.40 : 23,805.66 = 6,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,879.40/23,805.66 = 6,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,879.40x = 23,805.66 × 6,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,879.40x = 143,149,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,149,146.94/15,879.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,014.77

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