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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.60, 22,928.40 and 12,879.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.60, 22,928.40 and 12,879.90 is: 19,319.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.60 : 22,928.40 = 12,879.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.60/22,928.40 = 12,879.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.60x = 22,928.40 × 12,879.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.60x = 295,315,499.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,315,499.16/15,285.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,319.85

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