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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,017.10, 22,525.65 and 12,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,017.10, 22,525.65 and 12,101.10 is: 18,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,017.10 : 22,525.65 = 12,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,017.10/22,525.65 = 12,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,017.10x = 22,525.65 × 12,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,017.10x = 272,585,143.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,585,143.22/15,017.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,151.65

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