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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.70, 22,999.05 and 12,740.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.70, 22,999.05 and 12,740.70 is: 19,111.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.70 : 22,999.05 = 12,740.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.70/22,999.05 = 12,740.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.70x = 22,999.05 × 12,740.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.70x = 293,023,996.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,023,996.34/15,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,111.05

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