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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.80, 15,197.70 and 10,034.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.80, 15,197.70 and 10,034.60 is: 15,051.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.80 : 15,197.70 = 10,034.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.80/15,197.70 = 10,034.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.80x = 15,197.70 × 10,034.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.80x = 152,502,840.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,502,840.42/10,131.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.90

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