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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,850.59, 23,779.50 and 8,451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,850.59, 23,779.50 and 8,451.15 is: 12,678.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,850.59 : 23,779.50 = 8,451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,850.59/23,779.50 = 8,451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,850.59x = 23,779.50 × 8,451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,850.59x = 200,964,121.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,964,121.43/15,850.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,678.65

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