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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.04, 22,681.62 and 12,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.04, 22,681.62 and 12,009.97 is: 18,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.04 : 22,681.62 = 12,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.04/22,681.62 = 12,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.04x = 22,681.62 × 12,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.04x = 272,405,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,405,604.10/15,110.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.11

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