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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.07, 23,868.39 and 8,514.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.07, 23,868.39 and 8,514.71 is: 12,778.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.07 : 23,868.39 = 8,514.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.07/23,868.39 = 8,514.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.07x = 23,868.39 × 8,514.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.07x = 203,232,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,232,419.02/15,904.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.64

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