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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,650.80, 15,995.40 and 10,305.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,650.80, 15,995.40 and 10,305.20 is: 15,476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,650.80 : 15,995.40 = 10,305.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,650.80/15,995.40 = 10,305.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,650.80x = 15,995.40 × 10,305.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,650.80x = 164,835,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,835,796.08/10,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.38

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