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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.60, 22,502.40 and 12,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.60, 22,502.40 and 12,085.60 is: 18,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.60 : 22,502.40 = 12,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.60/22,502.40 = 12,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.60x = 22,502.40 × 12,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.60x = 271,955,005.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,955,005.44/15,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,128.40

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