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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.80, 23,050.20 and 12,861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.80, 23,050.20 and 12,861.20 is: 19,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.80 : 23,050.20 = 12,861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.80/23,050.20 = 12,861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.80x = 23,050.20 × 12,861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.80x = 296,453,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,453,232.24/15,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,291.80

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