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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,995.83, 24,008.46 and 8,103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,995.83, 24,008.46 and 8,103.83 is: 12,163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,995.83 : 24,008.46 = 8,103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,995.83/24,008.46 = 8,103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,995.83x = 24,008.46 × 8,103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,995.83x = 194,560,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,560,553.90/15,995.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,163.21

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