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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.07, 23,988.11 and 8,195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.07, 23,988.11 and 8,195.91 is: 12,293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.07 : 23,988.11 = 8,195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.07/23,988.11 = 8,195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.07x = 23,988.11 × 8,195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.07x = 196,604,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,604,349.65/15,992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,293.87

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