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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.77, 22,727.30 and 12,835.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.77, 22,727.30 and 12,835.76 is: 19,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.77 : 22,727.30 = 12,835.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.77/22,727.30 = 12,835.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.77x = 22,727.30 × 12,835.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.77x = 291,721,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,721,990.43/15,160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,241.90

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