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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,311.64, 22,938.66 and 12,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,311.64, 22,938.66 and 12,927 is: 19,366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,311.64 : 22,938.66 = 12,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,311.64/22,938.66 = 12,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,311.64x = 22,938.66 × 12,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,311.64x = 296,528,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,528,057.82/15,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,366.19

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