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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,915.75, 23,850.25 and 8,007.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,915.75, 23,850.25 and 8,007.39 is: 11,999.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,915.75 : 23,850.25 = 8,007.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,915.75/23,850.25 = 8,007.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,915.75x = 23,850.25 × 8,007.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,915.75x = 190,978,253.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,978,253.35/15,915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,999.32

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