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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.60, 15,539.40 and 10,086.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.60, 15,539.40 and 10,086.23 is: 15,129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.60 : 15,539.40 = 10,086.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.60/15,539.40 = 10,086.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.60x = 15,539.40 × 10,086.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.60x = 156,733,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,733,962.46/10,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.35

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