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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,961.40, 23,942.10 and 8,088.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,961.40, 23,942.10 and 8,088.20 is: 12,132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,961.40 : 23,942.10 = 8,088.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,961.40/23,942.10 = 8,088.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,961.40x = 23,942.10 × 8,088.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,961.40x = 193,648,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,648,493.22/15,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,132.30

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