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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,884.51, 23,817.66 and 6,017.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,884.51, 23,817.66 and 6,017.50 is: 9,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,884.51 : 23,817.66 = 6,017.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,884.51/23,817.66 = 6,017.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,884.51x = 23,817.66 × 6,017.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,884.51x = 143,322,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,322,769.05/15,884.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,022.80

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