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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,967.13, 23,952.51 and 8,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,967.13, 23,952.51 and 8,177.76 is: 12,267.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,967.13 : 23,952.51 = 8,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,967.13/23,952.51 = 8,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,967.13x = 23,952.51 × 8,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,967.13x = 195,877,878.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,877,878.18/15,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,267.57

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