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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,135.32, 22,719.28 and 12,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,135.32, 22,719.28 and 12,806.16 is: 19,223.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,135.32 : 22,719.28 = 12,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,135.32/22,719.28 = 12,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,135.32x = 22,719.28 × 12,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,135.32x = 290,946,734.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,946,734.76/15,135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.03

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