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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.76, 23,895 and 8,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.76, 23,895 and 8,141.04 is: 12,214.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.76 : 23,895 = 8,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.76/23,895 = 8,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.76x = 23,895 × 8,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.76x = 194,530,150.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,530,150.80/15,926.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,214.04

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