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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.20, 22,897.80 and 12,673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.20, 22,897.80 and 12,673.20 is: 19,009.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.20 : 22,897.80 = 12,673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.20/22,897.80 = 12,673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.20x = 22,897.80 × 12,673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.20x = 290,188,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,188,398.96/15,265.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.80

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