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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.12, 23,967.95 and 8,480.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.12, 23,967.95 and 8,480.40 is: 12,719.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.12 : 23,967.95 = 8,480.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.12/23,967.95 = 8,480.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.12x = 23,967.95 × 8,480.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.12x = 203,257,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,257,704.54/15,980.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,719.41

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