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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,840.80, 23,732.40 and 12,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,840.80, 23,732.40 and 12,903.20 is: 19,331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,840.80 : 23,732.40 = 12,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,840.80/23,732.40 = 12,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,840.80x = 23,732.40 × 12,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,840.80x = 306,223,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,223,903.68/15,840.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,331.34

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