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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,442.80, 23,164.20 and 12,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,442.80, 23,164.20 and 12,672.60 is: 19,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,442.80 : 23,164.20 = 12,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,442.80/23,164.20 = 12,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,442.80x = 23,164.20 × 12,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,442.80x = 293,550,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,550,640.92/15,442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,008.90

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