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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,138.80, 22,708.20 and 11,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,138.80, 22,708.20 and 11,250.80 is: 16,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,138.80 : 22,708.20 = 11,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,138.80/22,708.20 = 11,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,138.80x = 22,708.20 × 11,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,138.80x = 255,485,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,485,416.56/15,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,876.20

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