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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.10, 22,651.65 and 11,213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.10, 22,651.65 and 11,213.10 is: 16,819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.10 : 22,651.65 = 11,213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.10/22,651.65 = 11,213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.10x = 22,651.65 × 11,213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.10x = 253,995,216.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,995,216.62/15,101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,819.65

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