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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,601.75, 21,530.51 and 10,012.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,601.75, 21,530.51 and 10,012.75 is: 13,817.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,601.75 : 21,530.51 = 10,012.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,601.75/21,530.51 = 10,012.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,601.75x = 21,530.51 × 10,012.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,601.75x = 215,579,563.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,579,563.94/15,601.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,817.65

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