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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.03, 23,727.69 and 8,027.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.03, 23,727.69 and 8,027.64 is: 12,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.03 : 23,727.69 = 8,027.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.03/23,727.69 = 8,027.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.03x = 23,727.69 × 8,027.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.03x = 190,477,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,477,353.35/15,819.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,041.03

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