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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,959.80, 23,939.70 and 8,961.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,959.80, 23,939.70 and 8,961.40 is: 13,442.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,959.80 : 23,939.70 = 8,961.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,959.80/23,939.70 = 8,961.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,959.80x = 23,939.70 × 8,961.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,959.80x = 214,533,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,533,227.58/15,959.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,442.10

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