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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.60, 23,152.35 and 12,722.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.60, 23,152.35 and 12,722.34 is: 19,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.60 : 23,152.35 = 12,722.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.60/23,152.35 = 12,722.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.60x = 23,152.35 × 12,722.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.60x = 294,552,068.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,552,068.50/15,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,049.32

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