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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.19, 23,714.75 and 8,012.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.19, 23,714.75 and 8,012.23 is: 12,024.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.19 : 23,714.75 = 8,012.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.19/23,714.75 = 8,012.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.19x = 23,714.75 × 8,012.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.19x = 190,007,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,007,991.33/15,801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,024.92

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