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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.80, 23,149.80 and 12,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.80, 23,149.80 and 12,862.80 is: 19,267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.80 : 23,149.80 = 12,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.80/23,149.80 = 12,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.80x = 23,149.80 × 12,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.80x = 297,771,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,771,247.44/15,454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,267.23

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