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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,424.99, 15,653.07 and 10,269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,424.99, 15,653.07 and 10,269.32 is: 15,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,424.99 : 15,653.07 = 10,269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,424.99/15,653.07 = 10,269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,424.99x = 15,653.07 × 10,269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,424.99x = 160,746,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,746,306.55/10,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.32

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