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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.40, 23,802.60 and 8,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.40, 23,802.60 and 8,092.40 is: 12,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.40 : 23,802.60 = 8,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.40/23,802.60 = 8,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.40x = 23,802.60 × 8,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.40x = 192,620,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,620,160.24/15,868.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,138.60

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