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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,815.70, 23,711.55 and 8,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,815.70, 23,711.55 and 8,030.10 is: 12,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,815.70 : 23,711.55 = 8,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,815.70/23,711.55 = 8,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,815.70x = 23,711.55 × 8,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,815.70x = 190,406,117.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,406,117.66/15,815.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,039.06

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