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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.20, 15,372.30 and 10,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.20, 15,372.30 and 10,102.40 is: 15,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.20 : 15,372.30 = 10,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.20/15,372.30 = 10,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.20x = 15,372.30 × 10,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.20x = 155,297,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,297,123.52/10,248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.60

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