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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,855.74, 23,798.37 and 8,070.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,855.74, 23,798.37 and 8,070.38 is: 12,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,855.74 : 23,798.37 = 8,070.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,855.74/23,798.37 = 8,070.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,855.74x = 23,798.37 × 8,070.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,855.74x = 192,061,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,061,889.28/15,855.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.08

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