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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,604.51, 15,882.15 and 10,235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,604.51, 15,882.15 and 10,235.47 is: 15,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,604.51 : 15,882.15 = 10,235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,604.51/15,882.15 = 10,235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,604.51x = 15,882.15 × 10,235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,604.51x = 162,561,190.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,561,190.45/10,604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.44

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