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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,372.78, 23,077.40 and 12,937.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,372.78, 23,077.40 and 12,937.92 is: 19,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,372.78 : 23,077.40 = 12,937.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,372.78/23,077.40 = 12,937.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,372.78x = 23,077.40 × 12,937.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,372.78x = 298,573,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,573,490.32/15,372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,422.22

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