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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,386.63, 15,492.42 and 10,075.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,386.63, 15,492.42 and 10,075.41 is: 15,028.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,386.63 : 15,492.42 = 10,075.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,386.63/15,492.42 = 10,075.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,386.63x = 15,492.42 × 10,075.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,386.63x = 156,092,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,092,483.39/10,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.21

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