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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.80, 23,778.16 and 12,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.80, 23,778.16 and 12,892.72 is: 19,318.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.80 : 23,778.16 = 12,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.80/23,778.16 = 12,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.80x = 23,778.16 × 12,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.80x = 306,565,159.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,565,159.00/15,868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,318.74

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