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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.60, 15,552.90 and 10,303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.60, 15,552.90 and 10,303.80 is: 15,455.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.60 : 15,552.90 = 10,303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.60/15,552.90 = 10,303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.60x = 15,552.90 × 10,303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.60x = 160,253,971.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,253,971.02/10,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.70

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