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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.40, 23,811.30 and 8,074

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.40, 23,811.30 and 8,074 is: 12,088.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.40 : 23,811.30 = 8,074 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.40/23,811.30 = 8,074/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.40x = 23,811.30 × 8,074
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.40x = 192,252,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,252,436.20/15,903.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,088.76

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