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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,522.96, 15,698.19 and 10,236.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,522.96, 15,698.19 and 10,236.94 is: 15,271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,522.96 : 15,698.19 = 10,236.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,522.96/15,698.19 = 10,236.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,522.96x = 15,698.19 × 10,236.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,522.96x = 160,701,429.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,701,429.14/10,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.50

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