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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.60, 22,805.16 and 12,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.60, 22,805.16 and 12,601.04 is: 18,901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.60 : 22,805.16 = 12,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.60/22,805.16 = 12,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.60x = 22,805.16 × 12,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.60x = 287,368,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,368,733.37/15,203.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,901.36

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