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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.70, 23,662.35 and 8,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.70, 23,662.35 and 8,010.10 is: 11,999.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.70 : 23,662.35 = 8,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.70/23,662.35 = 8,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.70x = 23,662.35 × 8,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.70x = 189,537,789.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,537,789.74/15,795.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.33

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