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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.13, 15,240.75 and 10,126.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.13, 15,240.75 and 10,126.70 is: 15,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.13 : 15,240.75 = 10,126.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.13/15,240.75 = 10,126.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.13x = 15,240.75 × 10,126.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.13x = 154,338,503.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,338,503.03/10,220.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.42

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