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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.60, 22,806.66 and 12,602.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.60, 22,806.66 and 12,602.04 is: 18,902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.60 : 22,806.66 = 12,602.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.60/22,806.66 = 12,602.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.60x = 22,806.66 × 12,602.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.60x = 287,410,441.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,410,441.59/15,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,902.86

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