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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.28, 23,701.08 and 8,004.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.28, 23,701.08 and 8,004.08 is: 12,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.28 : 23,701.08 = 8,004.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.28/23,701.08 = 8,004.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.28x = 23,701.08 × 8,004.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.28x = 189,705,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,705,340.41/15,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.21

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