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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.29, 15,443.10 and 10,056.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.29, 15,443.10 and 10,056.24 is: 14,955.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.29 : 15,443.10 = 10,056.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.29/15,443.10 = 10,056.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.29x = 15,443.10 × 10,056.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.29x = 155,299,519.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,299,519.94/10,384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,955.24

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