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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,801.36, 23,720.25 and 8,026.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,801.36, 23,720.25 and 8,026.58 is: 12,049.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,801.36 : 23,720.25 = 8,026.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,801.36/23,720.25 = 8,026.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,801.36x = 23,720.25 × 8,026.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,801.36x = 190,392,365.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,392,365.64/15,801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,049.11

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