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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.80, 15,427.20 and 10,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.80, 15,427.20 and 10,187.60 is: 15,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.80 : 15,427.20 = 10,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.80/15,427.20 = 10,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.80x = 15,427.20 × 10,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.80x = 157,166,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,166,142.72/10,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.40

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