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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.46, 22,581.90 and 10,075.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.46, 22,581.90 and 10,075.62 is: 15,126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.46 : 22,581.90 = 10,075.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.46/22,581.90 = 10,075.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.46x = 22,581.90 × 10,075.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.46x = 227,526,643.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,526,643.28/15,041.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.63

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