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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,898.92, 23,804.60 and 8,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,898.92, 23,804.60 and 8,069.44 is: 12,081.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,898.92 : 23,804.60 = 8,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,898.92/23,804.60 = 8,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,898.92x = 23,804.60 × 8,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,898.92x = 192,089,791.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,089,791.42/15,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,081.94

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