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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.10, 15,286.05 and 10,205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.10, 15,286.05 and 10,205.10 is: 15,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.10 : 15,286.05 = 10,205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.10/15,286.05 = 10,205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.10x = 15,286.05 × 10,205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.10x = 155,995,668.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,995,668.86/10,205.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,286.05

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