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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.99, 23,714.57 and 8,014.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.99, 23,714.57 and 8,014.27 is: 12,028.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.99 : 23,714.57 = 8,014.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.99/23,714.57 = 8,014.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.99x = 23,714.57 × 8,014.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.99x = 190,054,966.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,054,966.91/15,799.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,028.80

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