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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.16, 23,041.11 and 12,714.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.16, 23,041.11 and 12,714.88 is: 19,110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.16 : 23,041.11 = 12,714.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.16/23,041.11 = 12,714.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.16x = 23,041.11 × 12,714.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.16x = 292,964,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,964,948.72/15,330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,110.36

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