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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,849.56, 23,782.55 and 8,058.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,849.56, 23,782.55 and 8,058.38 is: 12,091.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,849.56 : 23,782.55 = 8,058.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,849.56/23,782.55 = 8,058.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,849.56x = 23,782.55 × 8,058.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,849.56x = 191,648,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,648,666.06/15,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,091.73

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