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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.08, 23,758.02 and 8,038.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.08, 23,758.02 and 8,038.44 is: 12,035.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.08 : 23,758.02 = 8,038.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.08/23,758.02 = 8,038.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.08x = 23,758.02 × 8,038.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.08x = 190,977,418.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,977,418.29/15,868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.32

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