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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.96, 15,333.84 and 10,120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.96, 15,333.84 and 10,120.32 is: 15,159.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.96 : 15,333.84 = 10,120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.96/15,333.84 = 10,120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.96x = 15,333.84 × 10,120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.96x = 155,183,367.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,183,367.63/10,236.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,159.13

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