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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.32, 15,333.48 and 10,202.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.32, 15,333.48 and 10,202.52 is: 15,205.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.32 : 15,333.48 = 10,202.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.32/15,333.48 = 10,202.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.32x = 15,333.48 × 10,202.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.32x = 156,440,136.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,440,136.37/10,288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,205.61

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