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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794, 23,703.84 and 8,005.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794, 23,703.84 and 8,005.04 is: 12,014.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794 : 23,703.84 = 8,005.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794/23,703.84 = 8,005.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794x = 23,703.84 × 8,005.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794x = 189,750,187.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,750,187.35/15,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,014.07

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