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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.40, 23,693.10 and 8,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.40, 23,693.10 and 8,019.40 is: 12,029.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.40 : 23,693.10 = 8,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.40/23,693.10 = 8,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.40x = 23,693.10 × 8,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.40x = 190,004,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,004,446.14/15,795.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,029.10

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