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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,843.57, 23,773.56 and 8,052.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,843.57, 23,773.56 and 8,052.39 is: 12,082.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,843.57 : 23,773.56 = 8,052.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,843.57/23,773.56 = 8,052.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,843.57x = 23,773.56 × 8,052.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,843.57x = 191,433,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,433,976.81/15,843.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,082.76

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