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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.92, 23,858.28 and 8,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.92, 23,858.28 and 8,004.96 is: 12,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.92 : 23,858.28 = 8,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.92/23,858.28 = 8,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.92x = 23,858.28 × 8,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.92x = 190,984,577.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,984,577.07/15,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.36

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