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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.80, 22,756.80 and 12,124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.80, 22,756.80 and 12,124.80 is: 18,156.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.80 : 22,756.80 = 12,124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.80/22,756.80 = 12,124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.80x = 22,756.80 × 12,124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.80x = 275,921,648.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,921,648.64/15,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,156.56

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