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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,899.67, 23,823.58 and 8,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,899.67, 23,823.58 and 8,097.75 is: 12,133.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,899.67 : 23,823.58 = 8,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,899.67/23,823.58 = 8,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,899.67x = 23,823.58 × 8,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,899.67x = 192,917,394.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,917,394.95/15,899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,133.42

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