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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.40, 23,911.80 and 14,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.40, 23,911.80 and 14,117.20 is: 21,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.40 : 23,911.80 = 14,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.40/23,911.80 = 14,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.40x = 23,911.80 × 14,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.40x = 337,567,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,567,662.96/15,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.33

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