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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.40, 15,313.20 and 10,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.40, 15,313.20 and 10,230.40 is: 15,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.40 : 15,313.20 = 10,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.40/15,313.20 = 10,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.40x = 15,313.20 × 10,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.40x = 156,660,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,660,161.28/10,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,313.20

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