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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.87, 23,944.08 and 8,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.87, 23,944.08 and 8,060.94 is: 12,098.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.87 : 23,944.08 = 8,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.87/23,944.08 = 8,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.87x = 23,944.08 × 8,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.87x = 193,011,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,011,867.14/15,952.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,098.88

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