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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.74, 15,954.48 and 10,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.74, 15,954.48 and 10,283.68 is: 15,401.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.74 : 15,954.48 = 10,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.74/15,954.48 = 10,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.74x = 15,954.48 × 10,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.74x = 164,070,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,070,766.89/10,652.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.74

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