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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,330.60, 15,528.30 and 10,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,330.60, 15,528.30 and 10,136.20 is: 15,236.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,330.60 : 15,528.30 = 10,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,330.60/15,528.30 = 10,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,330.60x = 15,528.30 × 10,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,330.60x = 157,397,954.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,397,954.46/10,330.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,236.09

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