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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,256.95, 15,297.98 and 10,079.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,256.95, 15,297.98 and 10,079.38 is: 15,033.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,256.95 : 15,297.98 = 10,079.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,256.95/15,297.98 = 10,079.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,256.95x = 15,297.98 × 10,079.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,256.95x = 154,194,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,194,153.65/10,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.14

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