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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,954.48, 23,899.32 and 8,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,954.48, 23,899.32 and 8,052.12 is: 12,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,954.48 : 23,899.32 = 8,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,954.48/23,899.32 = 8,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,954.48x = 23,899.32 × 8,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,954.48x = 192,440,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,440,192.56/15,954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,061.83

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