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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.95, 23,893.99 and 8,031.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.95, 23,893.99 and 8,031.59 is: 12,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.95 : 23,893.99 = 8,031.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.95/23,893.99 = 8,031.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.95x = 23,893.99 × 8,031.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.95x = 191,906,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,906,681.20/15,933.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,043.89

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