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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.02, 23,721.45 and 8,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.02, 23,721.45 and 8,415.40 is: 12,624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.02 : 23,721.45 = 8,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.02/23,721.45 = 8,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.02x = 23,721.45 × 8,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.02x = 199,625,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,625,490.33/15,812.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,624.92

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