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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.79, 23,912.01 and 8,043.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.79, 23,912.01 and 8,043.03 is: 12,057.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.79 : 23,912.01 = 8,043.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.79/23,912.01 = 8,043.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.79x = 23,912.01 × 8,043.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.79x = 192,325,013.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,325,013.79/15,950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,057.40

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