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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.41, 22,650.60 and 9,905.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.41, 22,650.60 and 9,905.07 is: 14,857.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.41 : 22,650.60 = 9,905.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.41/22,650.60 = 9,905.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.41x = 22,650.60 × 9,905.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.41x = 224,355,778.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,355,778.54/15,100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,857.60

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