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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,171.20, 22,756.80 and 12,579.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,171.20, 22,756.80 and 12,579.20 is: 18,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,171.20 : 22,756.80 = 12,579.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,171.20/22,756.80 = 12,579.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,171.20x = 22,756.80 × 12,579.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,171.20x = 286,262,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,262,338.56/15,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.80

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