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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.43, 15,158.12 and 10,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.43, 15,158.12 and 10,090.82 is: 15,136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.43 : 15,158.12 = 10,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.43/15,158.12 = 10,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.43x = 15,158.12 × 10,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.43x = 152,957,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,957,847.90/10,105.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.21

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