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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.73, 15,437.96 and 10,122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.73, 15,437.96 and 10,122.91 is: 15,189.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.73 : 15,437.96 = 10,122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.73/15,437.96 = 10,122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.73x = 15,437.96 × 10,122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.73x = 156,277,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,277,079.66/10,288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,189.15

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