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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.58, 22,716.94 and 12,880.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.58, 22,716.94 and 12,880.41 is: 19,257.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.58 : 22,716.94 = 12,880.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.58/22,716.94 = 12,880.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.58x = 22,716.94 × 12,880.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.58x = 292,603,323.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,603,323.16/15,194.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,257.09

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