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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.35, 15,549.53 and 10,293.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.35, 15,549.53 and 10,293.45 is: 15,440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.35 : 15,549.53 = 10,293.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.35/15,549.53 = 10,293.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.35x = 15,549.53 × 10,293.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.35x = 160,058,258.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,058,258.11/10,366.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,440.18

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