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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,207.36, 22,711.19 and 12,962.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,207.36, 22,711.19 and 12,962.28 is: 19,358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,207.36 : 22,711.19 = 12,962.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,207.36/22,711.19 = 12,962.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,207.36x = 22,711.19 × 12,962.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,207.36x = 294,388,803.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,388,803.91/15,207.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,358.31

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