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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,811.66, 23,739.36 and 8,025.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,811.66, 23,739.36 and 8,025.94 is: 12,050.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,811.66 : 23,739.36 = 8,025.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,811.66/23,739.36 = 8,025.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,811.66x = 23,739.36 × 8,025.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,811.66x = 190,530,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,530,679.00/15,811.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.01

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