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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.80, 23,895.60 and 8,133.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.80, 23,895.60 and 8,133.36 is: 12,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.80 : 23,895.60 = 8,133.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.80/23,895.60 = 8,133.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.80x = 23,895.60 × 8,133.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.80x = 194,351,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,351,517.22/15,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,201.27

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