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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,822.80, 23,705.40 and 12,885.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,822.80, 23,705.40 and 12,885.20 is: 19,304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,822.80 : 23,705.40 = 12,885.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,822.80/23,705.40 = 12,885.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,822.80x = 23,705.40 × 12,885.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,822.80x = 305,448,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,448,820.08/15,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,304.35

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