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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.80, 22,522.80 and 12,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.80, 22,522.80 and 12,444.80 is: 18,640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.80 : 22,522.80 = 12,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.80/22,522.80 = 12,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.80x = 22,522.80 × 12,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.80x = 280,291,741.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,291,741.44/15,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,640.39

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