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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,517.02, 15,746.79 and 10,238.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,517.02, 15,746.79 and 10,238.18 is: 15,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,517.02 : 15,746.79 = 10,238.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,517.02/15,746.79 = 10,238.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,517.02x = 15,746.79 × 10,238.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,517.02x = 161,218,470.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,218,470.44/10,517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.29

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