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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,341.76, 22,983 and 12,846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,341.76, 22,983 and 12,846.96 is: 19,245.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,341.76 : 22,983 = 12,846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,341.76/22,983 = 12,846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,341.76x = 22,983 × 12,846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,341.76x = 295,261,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,261,681.68/15,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,245.62

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