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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,935.76, 23,908.50 and 8,150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,935.76, 23,908.50 and 8,150.04 is: 12,227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,935.76 : 23,908.50 = 8,150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,935.76/23,908.50 = 8,150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,935.76x = 23,908.50 × 8,150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,935.76x = 194,855,231.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,855,231.34/15,935.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,227.55

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