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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.70, 15,514.05 and 10,099.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.70, 15,514.05 and 10,099.70 is: 15,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.70 : 15,514.05 = 10,099.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.70/15,514.05 = 10,099.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.70x = 15,514.05 × 10,099.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.70x = 156,687,250.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,687,250.79/10,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,149.55

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