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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.01, 15,881.40 and 10,234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.01, 15,881.40 and 10,234.97 is: 15,328.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.01 : 15,881.40 = 10,234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.01/15,881.40 = 10,234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.01x = 15,881.40 × 10,234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.01x = 162,545,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,545,573.15/10,604.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,328.69

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