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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,798.49, 23,712.32 and 8,012.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,798.49, 23,712.32 and 8,012.77 is: 12,026.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,798.49 : 23,712.32 = 8,012.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,798.49/23,712.32 = 8,012.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,798.49x = 23,712.32 × 8,012.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,798.49x = 190,001,366.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,001,366.33/15,798.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,026.55

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