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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.80, 23,860.20 and 8,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.80, 23,860.20 and 8,130.80 is: 12,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.80 : 23,860.20 = 8,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.80/23,860.20 = 8,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.80x = 23,860.20 × 8,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.80x = 194,002,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,002,514.16/15,906.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,196.20

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