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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.80, 22,681.20 and 11,232.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.80, 22,681.20 and 11,232.80 is: 16,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.80 : 22,681.20 = 11,232.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.80/22,681.20 = 11,232.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.80x = 22,681.20 × 11,232.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.80x = 254,773,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,773,383.36/15,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,849.20

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