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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,282.60, 15,414.45 and 10,276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,282.60, 15,414.45 and 10,276.30 is: 15,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,282.60 : 15,414.45 = 10,276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,282.60/15,414.45 = 10,276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,282.60x = 15,414.45 × 10,276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,282.60x = 158,403,512.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,403,512.54/10,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,405.01

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