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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.80, 22,651.20 and 12,986.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.80, 22,651.20 and 12,986.70 is: 19,480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.80 : 22,651.20 = 12,986.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.80/22,651.20 = 12,986.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.80x = 22,651.20 × 12,986.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.80x = 294,164,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,164,339.04/15,100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,480.05

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