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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.84, 23,757.36 and 8,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.84, 23,757.36 and 8,041.72 is: 12,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.84 : 23,757.36 = 8,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.84/23,757.36 = 8,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.84x = 23,757.36 × 8,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.84x = 191,050,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,050,037.06/15,832.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,066.69

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