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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,368.80, 15,520.80 and 10,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,368.80, 15,520.80 and 10,044.80 is: 15,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,368.80 : 15,520.80 = 10,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,368.80/15,520.80 = 10,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,368.80x = 15,520.80 × 10,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,368.80x = 155,903,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,903,331.84/10,368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.81

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