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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,016.80, 14,967.92 and 7,631.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,016.80, 14,967.92 and 7,631.78 is: 11,404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,016.80 : 14,967.92 = 7,631.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,016.80/14,967.92 = 7,631.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,016.80x = 14,967.92 × 7,631.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,016.80x = 114,231,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,231,823.24/10,016.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,404.02

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