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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.60, 15,459.30 and 10,090.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.60, 15,459.30 and 10,090.20 is: 15,167.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.60 : 15,459.30 = 10,090.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.60/15,459.30 = 10,090.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.60x = 15,459.30 × 10,090.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.60x = 155,987,428.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,987,428.86/10,284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.09

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