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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,990.80, 23,975.40 and 8,193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,990.80, 23,975.40 and 8,193.20 is: 12,284.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,990.80 : 23,975.40 = 8,193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,990.80/23,975.40 = 8,193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,990.80x = 23,975.40 × 8,193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,990.80x = 196,435,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,435,247.28/15,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,284.27

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