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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.74, 23,714.19 and 8,014.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.74, 23,714.19 and 8,014.02 is: 12,028.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.74 : 23,714.19 = 8,014.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.74/23,714.19 = 8,014.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.74x = 23,714.19 × 8,014.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.74x = 190,045,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,045,992.94/15,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.43

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