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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.12, 22,773.06 and 12,917.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.12, 22,773.06 and 12,917.92 is: 19,313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.12 : 22,773.06 = 12,917.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.12/22,773.06 = 12,917.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.12x = 22,773.06 × 12,917.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.12x = 294,180,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,180,567.24/15,232.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.17

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