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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.90, 23,761.35 and 8,064.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.90, 23,761.35 and 8,064.90 is: 12,097.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.90 : 23,761.35 = 8,064.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.90/23,761.35 = 8,064.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.90x = 23,761.35 × 8,064.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.90x = 191,632,911.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,632,911.62/15,840.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,097.35

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