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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.03, 23,703.69 and 8,011.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.03, 23,703.69 and 8,011.64 is: 12,017.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.03 : 23,703.69 = 8,011.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.03/23,703.69 = 8,011.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.03x = 23,703.69 × 8,011.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.03x = 189,905,430.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,905,430.95/15,803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,017.03

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