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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.40, 15,346.20 and 10,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.40, 15,346.20 and 10,252.40 is: 15,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.40 : 15,346.20 = 10,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.40/15,346.20 = 10,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.40x = 15,346.20 × 10,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.40x = 157,335,380.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,335,380.88/10,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,346.20

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