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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.16, 23,927.67 and 8,156.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.16, 23,927.67 and 8,156.34 is: 12,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.16 : 23,927.67 = 8,156.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.16/23,927.67 = 8,156.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.16x = 23,927.67 × 8,156.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.16x = 195,162,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,162,211.93/15,950.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,235.75

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