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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,968.80, 23,938.44 and 8,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,968.80, 23,938.44 and 8,160.40 is: 12,233.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,968.80 : 23,938.44 = 8,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,968.80/23,938.44 = 8,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,968.80x = 23,938.44 × 8,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,968.80x = 195,347,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,347,245.78/15,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.06

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