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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,810.03, 23,714.19 and 8,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,810.03, 23,714.19 and 8,018.64 is: 12,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,810.03 : 23,714.19 = 8,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,810.03/23,714.19 = 8,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,810.03x = 23,714.19 × 8,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,810.03x = 190,155,552.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,155,552.50/15,810.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.53

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