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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.66, 15,411.24 and 10,218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.66, 15,411.24 and 10,218.28 is: 15,340.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.66 : 15,411.24 = 10,218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.66/15,411.24 = 10,218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.66x = 15,411.24 × 10,218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.66x = 157,476,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,476,365.47/10,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,340.11

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