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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,947.66, 23,923.92 and 8,153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,947.66, 23,923.92 and 8,153.84 is: 12,232.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,947.66 : 23,923.92 = 8,153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,947.66/23,923.92 = 8,153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,947.66x = 23,923.92 × 8,153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,947.66x = 195,071,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,071,815.85/15,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,232.00

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