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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,234.72, 15,266.82 and 10,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,234.72, 15,266.82 and 10,065.36 is: 15,014.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,234.72 : 15,266.82 = 10,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,234.72/15,266.82 = 10,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,234.72x = 15,266.82 × 10,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,234.72x = 153,666,039.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,666,039.36/10,234.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,014.19

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