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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.80, 15,381.90 and 10,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.80, 15,381.90 and 10,270.80 is: 15,381.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.80 : 15,381.90 = 10,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.80/15,381.90 = 10,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.80x = 15,381.90 × 10,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.80x = 157,984,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,984,418.52/10,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.90

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