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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.20, 22,510.80 and 12,820.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.20, 22,510.80 and 12,820.20 is: 19,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.20 : 22,510.80 = 12,820.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.20/22,510.80 = 12,820.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.20x = 22,510.80 × 12,820.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.20x = 288,592,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,592,958.16/15,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,230.30

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