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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,854.67, 23,790.15 and 8,063.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,854.67, 23,790.15 and 8,063.46 is: 12,099.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,854.67 : 23,790.15 = 8,063.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,854.67/23,790.15 = 8,063.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,854.67x = 23,790.15 × 8,063.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,854.67x = 191,830,922.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,830,922.92/15,854.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,099.33

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