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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,424.20, 23,136.30 and 12,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,424.20, 23,136.30 and 12,832.20 is: 19,248.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,424.20 : 23,136.30 = 12,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,424.20/23,136.30 = 12,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,424.20x = 23,136.30 × 12,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,424.20x = 296,889,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,889,628.86/15,424.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,248.30

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