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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.24, 23,708.88 and 8,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.24, 23,708.88 and 8,010.64 is: 12,023.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.24 : 23,708.88 = 8,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.24/23,708.88 = 8,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.24x = 23,708.88 × 8,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.24x = 189,923,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,923,302.48/15,796.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,023.32

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