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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.70, 15,575.55 and 10,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.70, 15,575.55 and 10,140.70 is: 15,211.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.70 : 15,575.55 = 10,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.70/15,575.55 = 10,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.70x = 15,575.55 × 10,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.70x = 157,946,979.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,946,979.89/10,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,211.05

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