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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.80, 23,344.80 and 12,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.80, 23,344.80 and 12,992.80 is: 19,462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.80 : 23,344.80 = 12,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.80/23,344.80 = 12,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.80x = 23,344.80 × 12,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.80x = 303,314,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,314,317.44/15,584.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.19

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