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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,384.70, 15,577.05 and 10,141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,384.70, 15,577.05 and 10,141.70 is: 15,212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,384.70 : 15,577.05 = 10,141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,384.70/15,577.05 = 10,141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,384.70x = 15,577.05 × 10,141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,384.70x = 157,977,767.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,977,767.99/10,384.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,212.55

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