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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.80, 22,780.80 and 12,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.80, 22,780.80 and 12,140.80 is: 18,180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.80 : 22,780.80 = 12,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.80/22,780.80 = 12,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.80x = 22,780.80 × 12,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.80x = 276,577,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,577,136.64/15,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,180.55

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