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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,962.16, 23,916.84 and 8,160.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,962.16, 23,916.84 and 8,160.24 is: 12,226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,962.16 : 23,916.84 = 8,160.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,962.16/23,916.84 = 8,160.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,962.16x = 23,916.84 × 8,160.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,962.16x = 195,167,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,167,154.44/15,962.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,226.86

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