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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.70, 23,192.55 and 12,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.70, 23,192.55 and 12,869.70 is: 19,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.70 : 23,192.55 = 12,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.70/23,192.55 = 12,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.70x = 23,192.55 × 12,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.70x = 298,481,160.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,481,160.74/15,461.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.55

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