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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,026.77, 15,022.29 and 8,550.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,026.77, 15,022.29 and 8,550.95 is: 12,811.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,026.77 : 15,022.29 = 8,550.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,026.77/15,022.29 = 8,550.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,026.77x = 15,022.29 × 8,550.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,026.77x = 128,454,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,454,850.68/10,026.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.19

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