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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,980.40, 23,943.88 and 11,292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,980.40, 23,943.88 and 11,292.64 is: 16,920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,980.40 : 23,943.88 = 11,292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,980.40/23,943.88 = 11,292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,980.40x = 23,943.88 × 11,292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,980.40x = 270,389,617.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,389,617.04/15,980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,920.08

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