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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.91, 23,878.83 and 8,022.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.91, 23,878.83 and 8,022.38 is: 12,030.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.91 : 23,878.83 = 8,022.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.91/23,878.83 = 8,022.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.91x = 23,878.83 × 8,022.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.91x = 191,564,958.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,564,958.91/15,922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,030.77

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