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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,845.63, 23,776.64 and 8,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,845.63, 23,776.64 and 8,054.44 is: 12,085.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,845.63 : 23,776.64 = 8,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,845.63/23,776.64 = 8,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,845.63x = 23,776.64 × 8,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,845.63x = 191,507,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,507,450.77/15,845.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.83

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