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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.92, 15,451.85 and 10,351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.92, 15,451.85 and 10,351.45 is: 15,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.92 : 15,451.85 = 10,351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.92/15,451.85 = 10,351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.92x = 15,451.85 × 10,351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.92x = 159,949,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,949,052.68/10,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,427.30

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