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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012.80, 22,519.20 and 11,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012.80, 22,519.20 and 11,124.80 is: 16,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012.80 : 22,519.20 = 11,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012.80/22,519.20 = 11,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012.80x = 22,519.20 × 11,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012.80x = 250,521,596.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,521,596.16/15,012.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,687.20

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