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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.60, 15,392.70 and 4,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.60, 15,392.70 and 4,024.20 is: 6,033.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.60 : 15,392.70 = 4,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.60/15,392.70 = 4,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.60x = 15,392.70 × 4,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.60x = 61,943,303.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,943,303.34/10,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.48

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