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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,838.38, 23,734.89 and 8,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,838.38, 23,734.89 and 8,052.66 is: 12,067.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,838.38 : 23,734.89 = 8,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,838.38/23,734.89 = 8,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,838.38x = 23,734.89 × 8,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,838.38x = 191,128,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,128,999.31/15,838.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,067.46

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