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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,352.60, 15,541.05 and 10,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,352.60, 15,541.05 and 10,279.70 is: 15,431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,352.60 : 15,541.05 = 10,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,352.60/15,541.05 = 10,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,352.60x = 15,541.05 × 10,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,352.60x = 159,757,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,757,331.69/10,352.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,431.61

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