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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.60, 22,604.46 and 12,882.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.60, 22,604.46 and 12,882.68 is: 19,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.60 : 22,604.46 = 12,882.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.60/22,604.46 = 12,882.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.60x = 22,604.46 × 12,882.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.60x = 291,206,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,206,024.75/15,080.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,309.98

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