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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.33, 23,098.64 and 7,999.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.33, 23,098.64 and 7,999.16 is: 12,006.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.33 : 23,098.64 = 7,999.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.33/23,098.64 = 7,999.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.33x = 23,098.64 × 7,999.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.33x = 184,769,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,769,561.65/15,389.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,006.35

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