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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.52, 15,112.74 and 10,013.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.52, 15,112.74 and 10,013.01 is: 14,906.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.52 : 15,112.74 = 10,013.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.52/15,112.74 = 10,013.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.52x = 15,112.74 × 10,013.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.52x = 151,324,016.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,324,016.75/10,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.54

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