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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.62, 23,843.43 and 8,099.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.62, 23,843.43 and 8,099.94 is: 12,140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.62 : 23,843.43 = 8,099.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.62/23,843.43 = 8,099.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.62x = 23,843.43 × 8,099.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.62x = 193,130,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,130,352.39/15,907.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,140.74

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