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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.80, 20,903.04 and 12,646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.80, 20,903.04 and 12,646.56 is: 17,436.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.80 : 20,903.04 = 12,646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.80/20,903.04 = 12,646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.80x = 20,903.04 × 12,646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.80x = 264,351,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,351,549.54/15,160.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,436.52

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