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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.80, 22,810.80 and 12,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.80, 22,810.80 and 12,160.80 is: 18,210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.80 : 22,810.80 = 12,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.80/22,810.80 = 12,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.80x = 22,810.80 × 12,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.80x = 277,397,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,397,576.64/15,232.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,210.54

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