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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,379.80, 15,469.02 and 10,047.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,379.80, 15,469.02 and 10,047.72 is: 14,974.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,379.80 : 15,469.02 = 10,047.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,379.80/15,469.02 = 10,047.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,379.80x = 15,469.02 × 10,047.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,379.80x = 155,428,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,428,381.63/10,379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,974.12

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