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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.80, 22,723.20 and 12,643.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.80, 22,723.20 and 12,643.20 is: 18,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.80 : 22,723.20 = 12,643.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.80/22,723.20 = 12,643.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.80x = 22,723.20 × 12,643.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.80x = 287,293,962.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,293,962.24/15,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,964.80

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