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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.80, 23,670.60 and 12,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.80, 23,670.60 and 12,878.80 is: 19,300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.80 : 23,670.60 = 12,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.80/23,670.60 = 12,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.80x = 23,670.60 × 12,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.80x = 304,848,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,848,923.28/15,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,300.59

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