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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.80, 15,375.60 and 9,451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.80, 15,375.60 and 9,451.20 is: 14,206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.80 : 15,375.60 = 9,451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.80/15,375.60 = 9,451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.80x = 15,375.60 × 9,451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.80x = 145,317,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,317,870.72/10,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,206.74

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