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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.42, 23,693.13 and 8,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.42, 23,693.13 and 8,002.14 is: 12,003.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.42 : 23,693.13 = 8,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.42/23,693.13 = 8,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.42x = 23,693.13 × 8,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.42x = 189,595,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,595,743.30/15,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.21

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