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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,911.39, 23,876.28 and 8,519.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,911.39, 23,876.28 and 8,519.99 is: 12,784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,911.39 : 23,876.28 = 8,519.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,911.39/23,876.28 = 8,519.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,911.39x = 23,876.28 × 8,519.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,911.39x = 203,425,547.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,425,547.46/15,911.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.90

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