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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,440.80, 23,218.80 and 12,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,440.80, 23,218.80 and 12,906.40 is: 19,407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,440.80 : 23,218.80 = 12,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,440.80/23,218.80 = 12,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,440.80x = 23,218.80 × 12,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,440.80x = 299,671,120.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,671,120.32/15,440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,407.75

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