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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,622.02, 15,930.96 and 10,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,622.02, 15,930.96 and 10,095.20 is: 15,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,622.02 : 15,930.96 = 10,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,622.02/15,930.96 = 10,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,622.02x = 15,930.96 × 10,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,622.02x = 160,826,227.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,826,227.39/10,622.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.83

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