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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.24, 23,805.12 and 8,074.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.24, 23,805.12 and 8,074.88 is: 12,119.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.24 : 23,805.12 = 8,074.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.24/23,805.12 = 8,074.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.24x = 23,805.12 × 8,074.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.24x = 192,223,487.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,223,487.39/15,860.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,119.83

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