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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,965.05, 23,962.34 and 8,073.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,965.05, 23,962.34 and 8,073.13 is: 12,117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,965.05 : 23,962.34 = 8,073.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,965.05/23,962.34 = 8,073.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,965.05x = 23,962.34 × 8,073.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,965.05x = 193,451,085.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,451,085.92/15,965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.16

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