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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.80, 23,690.40 and 12,875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.80, 23,690.40 and 12,875.20 is: 19,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.80 : 23,690.40 = 12,875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.80/23,690.40 = 12,875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.80x = 23,690.40 × 12,875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.80x = 305,018,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,018,638.08/15,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.35

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