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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.03, 23,736.69 and 8,033.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.03, 23,736.69 and 8,033.64 is: 12,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.03 : 23,736.69 = 8,033.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.03/23,736.69 = 8,033.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.03x = 23,736.69 × 8,033.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.03x = 190,692,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,692,022.25/15,825.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.03

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