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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,538.80, 23,274.18 and 12,892.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,538.80, 23,274.18 and 12,892.80 is: 19,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,538.80 : 23,274.18 = 12,892.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,538.80/23,274.18 = 12,892.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,538.80x = 23,274.18 × 12,892.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,538.80x = 300,069,347.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,069,347.90/15,538.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,310.97

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