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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,793.70, 23,659.35 and 8,008.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,793.70, 23,659.35 and 8,008.10 is: 11,996.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,793.70 : 23,659.35 = 8,008.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,793.70/23,659.35 = 8,008.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,793.70x = 23,659.35 × 8,008.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,793.70x = 189,466,440.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,466,440.74/15,793.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.33

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