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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,895.91, 23,850.59 and 7,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,895.91, 23,850.59 and 7,994.27 is: 11,994.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,895.91 : 23,850.59 = 7,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,895.91/23,850.59 = 7,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,895.91x = 23,850.59 × 7,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,895.91x = 190,668,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,668,056.12/15,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,994.79

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