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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.80, 22,603.80 and 12,498.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.80, 22,603.80 and 12,498.80 is: 18,721.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.80 : 22,603.80 = 12,498.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.80/22,603.80 = 12,498.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.80x = 22,603.80 × 12,498.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.80x = 282,520,375.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,520,375.44/15,090.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,721.37

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