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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.80, 22,896.30 and 12,693.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.80, 22,896.30 and 12,693.80 is: 19,013.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.80 : 22,896.30 = 12,693.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.80/22,896.30 = 12,693.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.80x = 22,896.30 × 12,693.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.80x = 290,641,052.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,641,052.94/15,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,013.79

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