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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.50, 15,251.74 and 10,134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.50, 15,251.74 and 10,134.08 is: 15,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.50 : 15,251.74 = 10,134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.50/15,251.74 = 10,134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.50x = 15,251.74 × 10,134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.50x = 154,562,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,562,353.30/10,227.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.43

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