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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,202.46, 20,988.99 and 10,430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,202.46, 20,988.99 and 10,430.39 is: 14,400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,202.46 : 20,988.99 = 10,430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,202.46/20,988.99 = 10,430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,202.46x = 20,988.99 × 10,430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,202.46x = 218,923,246.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,923,246.46/15,202.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,400.52

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