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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.60, 23,856.90 and 8,128.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.60, 23,856.90 and 8,128.60 is: 12,192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.60 : 23,856.90 = 8,128.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.60/23,856.90 = 8,128.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.60x = 23,856.90 × 8,128.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.60x = 193,923,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,923,197.34/15,904.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.90

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