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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.40, 15,548.10 and 10,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.40, 15,548.10 and 10,211.80 is: 15,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.40 : 15,548.10 = 10,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.40/15,548.10 = 10,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.40x = 15,548.10 × 10,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.40x = 158,774,087.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,774,087.58/10,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,317.70

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