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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.20, 23,401.80 and 7,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.20, 23,401.80 and 7,807.20 is: 11,710.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.20 : 23,401.80 = 7,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.20/23,401.80 = 7,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.20x = 23,401.80 × 7,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.20x = 182,702,532.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,702,532.96/15,601.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.80

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