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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,343.20, 15,397.80 and 10,281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,343.20, 15,397.80 and 10,281.69 is: 15,306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,343.20 : 15,397.80 = 10,281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,343.20/15,397.80 = 10,281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,343.20x = 15,397.80 × 10,281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,343.20x = 158,315,329.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,315,329.29/10,343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.23

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