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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,344.73, 22,987.53 and 12,849.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,344.73, 22,987.53 and 12,849.93 is: 19,250.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,344.73 : 22,987.53 = 12,849.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,344.73/22,987.53 = 12,849.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,344.73x = 22,987.53 × 12,849.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,344.73x = 295,388,151.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,388,151.37/15,344.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,250.14

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