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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,399.30, 23,066.55 and 12,807.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,399.30, 23,066.55 and 12,807.30 is: 19,184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,399.30 : 23,066.55 = 12,807.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,399.30/23,066.55 = 12,807.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,399.30x = 23,066.55 × 12,807.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,399.30x = 295,420,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,420,225.82/15,399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,184.00

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