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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,283.82, 15,335.39 and 10,190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,283.82, 15,335.39 and 10,190.26 is: 15,195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,283.82 : 15,335.39 = 10,190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,283.82/15,335.39 = 10,190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,283.82x = 15,335.39 × 10,190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,283.82x = 156,271,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,271,611.30/10,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,195.87

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