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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.10, 22,503.15 and 10,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.10, 22,503.15 and 10,081.35 is: 15,122.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.10 : 22,503.15 = 10,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.10/22,503.15 = 10,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.10x = 22,503.15 × 10,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.10x = 226,862,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,862,131.25/15,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.03

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