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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.20, 23,880.60 and 7,155.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.20, 23,880.60 and 7,155.60 is: 10,730.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.20 : 23,880.60 = 7,155.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.20/23,880.60 = 7,155.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.20x = 23,880.60 × 7,155.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.20x = 170,880,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,880,021.36/15,925.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.16

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