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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920.40, 23,885.40 and 8,528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920.40, 23,885.40 and 8,528.40 is: 12,795.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920.40 : 23,885.40 = 8,528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920.40/23,885.40 = 8,528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920.40x = 23,885.40 × 8,528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920.40x = 203,704,245.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,704,245.36/15,920.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.17

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