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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,844.40, 23,766.60 and 8,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,844.40, 23,766.60 and 8,068.40 is: 12,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,844.40 : 23,766.60 = 8,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,844.40/23,766.60 = 8,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,844.40x = 23,766.60 × 8,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,844.40x = 191,758,435.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,758,435.44/15,844.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.60

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