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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.76, 23,939.73 and 8,062.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.76, 23,939.73 and 8,062.42 is: 12,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.76 : 23,939.73 = 8,062.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.76/23,939.73 = 8,062.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.76x = 23,939.73 × 8,062.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.76x = 193,012,157.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,012,157.95/15,961.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.16

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