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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.40, 23,958.35 and 8,070.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.40, 23,958.35 and 8,070.47 is: 12,113.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.40 : 23,958.35 = 8,070.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.40/23,958.35 = 8,070.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.40x = 23,958.35 × 8,070.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.40x = 193,355,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,355,045.31/15,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,113.16

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