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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.11, 22,548.48 and 12,332.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.11, 22,548.48 and 12,332.27 is: 18,415.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.11 : 22,548.48 = 12,332.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.11/22,548.48 = 12,332.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.11x = 22,548.48 × 12,332.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.11x = 278,073,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,073,953.57/15,100.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,415.36

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