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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.73, 22,990.53 and 12,851.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.73, 22,990.53 and 12,851.93 is: 19,253.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.73 : 22,990.53 = 12,851.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.73/22,990.53 = 12,851.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.73x = 22,990.53 × 12,851.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.73x = 295,472,682.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,472,682.22/15,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,253.14

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