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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.08, 22,548.43 and 12,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.08, 22,548.43 and 12,332.24 is: 18,415.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.08 : 22,548.43 = 12,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.08/22,548.43 = 12,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.08x = 22,548.43 × 12,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.08x = 278,072,645.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,072,645.09/15,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.31

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