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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.49, 23,697.33 and 8,002.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.49, 23,697.33 and 8,002.77 is: 12,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.49 : 23,697.33 = 8,002.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.49/23,697.33 = 8,002.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.49x = 23,697.33 × 8,002.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.49x = 189,644,281.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,644,281.60/15,788.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,011.55

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