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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,958.80, 23,938.20 and 8,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,958.80, 23,938.20 and 8,960.40 is: 13,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,958.80 : 23,938.20 = 8,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,958.80/23,938.20 = 8,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,958.80x = 23,938.20 × 8,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,958.80x = 214,495,847.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,495,847.28/15,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,440.60

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