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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,512.25, 15,755.03 and 10,401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,512.25, 15,755.03 and 10,401.02 is: 15,588.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,512.25 : 15,755.03 = 10,401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,512.25/15,755.03 = 10,401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,512.25x = 15,755.03 × 10,401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,512.25x = 163,868,329.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,868,329.36/10,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.32

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