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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.17, 15,399.54 and 10,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.17, 15,399.54 and 10,097.32 is: 15,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.17 : 15,399.54 = 10,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.17/15,399.54 = 10,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.17x = 15,399.54 × 10,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.17x = 155,494,057.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,494,057.99/10,263.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,150.69

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