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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,381.28, 23,090.15 and 12,946.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,381.28, 23,090.15 and 12,946.42 is: 19,434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,381.28 : 23,090.15 = 12,946.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,381.28/23,090.15 = 12,946.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,381.28x = 23,090.15 × 12,946.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,381.28x = 298,934,779.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,934,779.76/15,381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,434.97

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