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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,996.80, 23,995.20 and 12,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,996.80, 23,995.20 and 12,108.80 is: 18,163.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,996.80 : 23,995.20 = 12,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,996.80/23,995.20 = 12,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,996.80x = 23,995.20 × 12,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,996.80x = 290,553,077.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,553,077.76/15,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,163.20

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