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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,446.80, 15,763.26 and 10,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,446.80, 15,763.26 and 10,041.76 is: 15,152.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,446.80 : 15,763.26 = 10,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,446.80/15,763.26 = 10,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,446.80x = 15,763.26 × 10,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,446.80x = 158,290,873.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,290,873.74/10,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.09

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