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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.36, 23,924.64 and 8,156.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.36, 23,924.64 and 8,156.80 is: 12,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.36 : 23,924.64 = 8,156.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.36/23,924.64 = 8,156.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.36x = 23,924.64 × 8,156.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.36x = 195,148,503.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,148,503.55/15,964.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,224.01

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