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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,800.70, 23,689.05 and 8,015.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,800.70, 23,689.05 and 8,015.10 is: 12,016.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,800.70 : 23,689.05 = 8,015.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,800.70/23,689.05 = 8,015.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,800.70x = 23,689.05 × 8,015.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,800.70x = 189,870,104.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,870,104.66/15,800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,016.56

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