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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,101.80, 22,652.70 and 11,213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,101.80, 22,652.70 and 11,213.80 is: 16,820.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,101.80 : 22,652.70 = 11,213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,101.80/22,652.70 = 11,213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,101.80x = 22,652.70 × 11,213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,101.80x = 254,022,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,022,847.26/15,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,820.70

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