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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.70, 23,107.05 and 12,812.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.70, 23,107.05 and 12,812.70 is: 19,219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.70 : 23,107.05 = 12,812.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.70/23,107.05 = 12,812.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.70x = 23,107.05 × 12,812.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.70x = 296,063,699.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,063,699.54/15,404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,219.05

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