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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,101.50, 16,661.88 and 10,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,101.50, 16,661.88 and 10,994.20 is: 15,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,101.50 : 16,661.88 = 10,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,101.50/16,661.88 = 10,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,101.50x = 16,661.88 × 10,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,101.50x = 183,184,041.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,184,041.10/12,101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,137.30

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