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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,219.20, 22,828.80 and 12,886.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,219.20, 22,828.80 and 12,886.40 is: 19,329.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,219.20 : 22,828.80 = 12,886.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,219.20/22,828.80 = 12,886.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,219.20x = 22,828.80 × 12,886.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,219.20x = 294,181,048.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,181,048.32/15,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,329.60

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