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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,865.92, 23,804.64 and 12,962.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,865.92, 23,804.64 and 12,962.88 is: 19,449.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,865.92 : 23,804.64 = 12,962.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,865.92/23,804.64 = 12,962.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,865.92x = 23,804.64 × 12,962.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,865.92x = 308,576,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,576,691.76/15,865.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,449.03

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