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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.40, 15,292.20 and 10,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.40, 15,292.20 and 10,216.40 is: 15,292.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.40 : 15,292.20 = 10,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.40/15,292.20 = 10,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.40x = 15,292.20 × 10,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.40x = 156,231,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,231,232.08/10,216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,292.20

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