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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,400.80, 23,068.80 and 12,808.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,400.80, 23,068.80 and 12,808.80 is: 19,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,400.80 : 23,068.80 = 12,808.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,400.80/23,068.80 = 12,808.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,400.80x = 23,068.80 × 12,808.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,400.80x = 295,483,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,483,645.44/15,400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,186.25

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