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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.80, 22,676.70 and 12,882.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.80, 22,676.70 and 12,882.20 is: 19,323.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.80 : 22,676.70 = 12,882.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.80/22,676.70 = 12,882.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.80x = 22,676.70 × 12,882.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.80x = 292,125,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,125,784.74/15,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,323.30

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