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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,848.46, 23,755.68 and 8,062.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,848.46, 23,755.68 and 8,062.74 is: 12,085.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,848.46 : 23,755.68 = 8,062.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,848.46/23,755.68 = 8,062.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,848.46x = 23,755.68 × 8,062.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,848.46x = 191,535,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,535,871.36/15,848.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.46

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