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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,145.62, 20,918.46 and 10,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,145.62, 20,918.46 and 10,101.08 is: 13,951.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,145.62 : 20,918.46 = 10,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,145.62/20,918.46 = 10,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,145.62x = 20,918.46 × 10,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,145.62x = 211,298,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,298,973.01/15,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,951.16

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