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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,240.30, 22,860.45 and 12,810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,240.30, 22,860.45 and 12,810.30 is: 19,215.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,240.30 : 22,860.45 = 12,810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,240.30/22,860.45 = 12,810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,240.30x = 22,860.45 × 12,810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,240.30x = 292,849,222.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,849,222.64/15,240.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,215.45

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