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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,916.60, 23,874.90 and 8,124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,916.60, 23,874.90 and 8,124.40 is: 12,186.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,916.60 : 23,874.90 = 8,124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,916.60/23,874.90 = 8,124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,916.60x = 23,874.90 × 8,124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,916.60x = 193,969,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,969,237.56/15,916.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.60

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