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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.08, 23,840.10 and 8,103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.08, 23,840.10 and 8,103.96 is: 12,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.08 : 23,840.10 = 8,103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.08/23,840.10 = 8,103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.08x = 23,840.10 × 8,103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.08x = 193,199,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,199,216.80/15,901.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.07

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