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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.10, 23,862.15 and 8,132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.10, 23,862.15 and 8,132.10 is: 12,198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.10 : 23,862.15 = 8,132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.10/23,862.15 = 8,132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.10x = 23,862.15 × 8,132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.10x = 194,049,390.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,049,390.02/15,908.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,198.15

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