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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.40, 23,900.10 and 8,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.40, 23,900.10 and 8,060.20 is: 12,090.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.40 : 23,900.10 = 8,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.40/23,900.10 = 8,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.40x = 23,900.10 × 8,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.40x = 192,639,586.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,639,586.02/15,933.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,090.30

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