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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.41, 23,849.85 and 7,993.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.41, 23,849.85 and 7,993.77 is: 11,994.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.41 : 23,849.85 = 7,993.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.41/23,849.85 = 7,993.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.41x = 23,849.85 × 7,993.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.41x = 190,650,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,650,215.43/15,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.04

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