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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,355.27, 23,078.35 and 12,739.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,355.27, 23,078.35 and 12,739.75 is: 19,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,355.27 : 23,078.35 = 12,739.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,355.27/23,078.35 = 12,739.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,355.27x = 23,078.35 × 12,739.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,355.27x = 294,012,367.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,012,367.64/15,355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,147.32

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