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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.80, 15,371.70 and 10,053.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.80, 15,371.70 and 10,053.40 is: 15,080.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.80 : 15,371.70 = 10,053.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.80/15,371.70 = 10,053.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.80x = 15,371.70 × 10,053.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.80x = 154,537,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,537,848.78/10,247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,080.10

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