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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.20, 23,917.80 and 12,668.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.20, 23,917.80 and 12,668.40 is: 19,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.20 : 23,917.80 = 12,668.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.20/23,917.80 = 12,668.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.20x = 23,917.80 × 12,668.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.20x = 303,000,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,000,257.52/15,928.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,022.88

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