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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.71, 23,884.77 and 8,018.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.71, 23,884.77 and 8,018.28 is: 12,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.71 : 23,884.77 = 8,018.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.71/23,884.77 = 8,018.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.71x = 23,884.77 × 8,018.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.71x = 191,514,773.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,514,773.60/15,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,018.72

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