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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.67, 23,817.58 and 8,093.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.67, 23,817.58 and 8,093.75 is: 12,127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.67 : 23,817.58 = 8,093.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.67/23,817.58 = 8,093.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.67x = 23,817.58 × 8,093.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.67x = 192,773,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,773,538.13/15,895.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.42

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