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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,321.94, 15,452.12 and 10,145.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,321.94, 15,452.12 and 10,145.61 is: 15,188.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,321.94 : 15,452.12 = 10,145.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,321.94/15,452.12 = 10,145.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,321.94x = 15,452.12 × 10,145.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,321.94x = 156,771,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,771,132.47/10,321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,188.15

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