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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,976.80, 23,950.44 and 8,168.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,976.80, 23,950.44 and 8,168.40 is: 12,245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,976.80 : 23,950.44 = 8,168.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,976.80/23,950.44 = 8,168.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,976.80x = 23,950.44 × 8,168.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,976.80x = 195,636,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,636,774.10/15,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.05

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