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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.14, 23,670.27 and 7,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.14, 23,670.27 and 7,997.70 is: 11,986.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.14 : 23,670.27 = 7,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.14/23,670.27 = 7,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.14x = 23,670.27 × 7,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.14x = 189,307,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,307,718.38/15,793.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,986.71

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