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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.80, 23,926.44 and 8,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.80, 23,926.44 and 8,152.40 is: 12,221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.80 : 23,926.44 = 8,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.80/23,926.44 = 8,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.80x = 23,926.44 × 8,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.80x = 195,057,909.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,057,909.46/15,960.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,221.06

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