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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,245.60, 15,368.40 and 10,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,245.60, 15,368.40 and 10,180.80 is: 15,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,245.60 : 15,368.40 = 10,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,245.60/15,368.40 = 10,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,245.60x = 15,368.40 × 10,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,245.60x = 156,462,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,462,606.72/10,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.20

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