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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,836.20, 16,254.30 and 10,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,836.20, 16,254.30 and 10,231.40 is: 15,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,836.20 : 16,254.30 = 10,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,836.20/16,254.30 = 10,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,836.20x = 16,254.30 × 10,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,836.20x = 166,304,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,304,245.02/10,836.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.10

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