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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,364.30, 15,514.05 and 10,040.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,364.30, 15,514.05 and 10,040.30 is: 15,029.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,364.30 : 15,514.05 = 10,040.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,364.30/15,514.05 = 10,040.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,364.30x = 15,514.05 × 10,040.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,364.30x = 155,765,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,765,716.22/10,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.06

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