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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.20, 23,739.90 and 8,026.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.20, 23,739.90 and 8,026.48 is: 12,050.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.20 : 23,739.90 = 8,026.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.20/23,739.90 = 8,026.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.20x = 23,739.90 × 8,026.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.20x = 190,547,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,547,832.55/15,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.68

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