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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.31, 15,337.23 and 10,105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.31, 15,337.23 and 10,105.62 is: 15,072.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.31 : 15,337.23 = 10,105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.31/15,337.23 = 10,105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.31x = 15,337.23 × 10,105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.31x = 154,992,218.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,992,218.23/10,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,072.21

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