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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,901.39, 23,852.60 and 7,999.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,901.39, 23,852.60 and 7,999.60 is: 11,999.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,901.39 : 23,852.60 = 7,999.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,901.39/23,852.60 = 7,999.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,901.39x = 23,852.60 × 7,999.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,901.39x = 190,811,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,811,258.96/15,901.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.66

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