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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.20, 22,965.30 and 12,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.20, 22,965.30 and 12,718.20 is: 19,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.20 : 22,965.30 = 12,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.20/22,965.30 = 12,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.20x = 22,965.30 × 12,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.20x = 292,077,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,077,278.46/15,310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,077.30

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