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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.10, 15,405.15 and 10,205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.10, 15,405.15 and 10,205.30 is: 15,307.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.10 : 15,405.15 = 10,205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.10/15,405.15 = 10,205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.10x = 15,405.15 × 10,205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.10x = 157,214,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,214,177.30/10,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,307.95

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