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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,979.20, 23,968.80 and 9,067.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,979.20, 23,968.80 and 9,067.20 is: 13,600.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,979.20 : 23,968.80 = 9,067.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,979.20/23,968.80 = 9,067.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,979.20x = 23,968.80 × 9,067.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,979.20x = 217,329,903.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,329,903.36/15,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,600.80

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