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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.13, 23,769.90 and 8,049.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.13, 23,769.90 and 8,049.94 is: 12,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.13 : 23,769.90 = 8,049.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.13/23,769.90 = 8,049.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.13x = 23,769.90 × 8,049.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.13x = 191,346,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,346,209.38/15,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.08

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