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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,919.60, 23,879.40 and 8,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,919.60, 23,879.40 and 8,127.40 is: 12,191.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,919.60 : 23,879.40 = 8,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,919.60/23,879.40 = 8,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,919.60x = 23,879.40 × 8,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,919.60x = 194,077,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,077,435.56/15,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,191.10

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