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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,860.80, 23,791.20 and 8,084.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,860.80, 23,791.20 and 8,084.80 is: 12,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,860.80 : 23,791.20 = 8,084.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,860.80/23,791.20 = 8,084.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,860.80x = 23,791.20 × 8,084.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,860.80x = 192,347,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,347,093.76/15,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,127.20

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