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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.80, 23,074.80 and 12,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.80, 23,074.80 and 12,812.80 is: 19,192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.80 : 23,074.80 = 12,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.80/23,074.80 = 12,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.80x = 23,074.80 × 12,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.80x = 295,652,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,652,797.44/15,404.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,192.25

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