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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.80, 22,852.80 and 12,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.80, 22,852.80 and 12,664.80 is: 18,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.80 : 22,852.80 = 12,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.80/22,852.80 = 12,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.80x = 22,852.80 × 12,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.80x = 289,426,141.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,426,141.44/15,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,970.30

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