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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,932.38, 15,050.18 and 10,430.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,932.38, 15,050.18 and 10,430.24 is: 14,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,932.38 : 15,050.18 = 10,430.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,932.38/15,050.18 = 10,430.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,932.38x = 15,050.18 × 10,430.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,932.38x = 156,976,914.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,976,914.19/10,932.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,358.90

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