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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.24, 23,797.62 and 8,069.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.24, 23,797.62 and 8,069.88 is: 12,112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.24 : 23,797.62 = 8,069.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.24/23,797.62 = 8,069.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.24x = 23,797.62 × 8,069.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.24x = 192,043,937.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,043,937.69/15,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,112.33

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