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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.35, 15,344.51 and 10,114.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.35, 15,344.51 and 10,114.17 is: 15,249.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.35 : 15,344.51 = 10,114.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.35/15,344.51 = 10,114.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.35x = 15,344.51 × 10,114.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.35x = 155,196,982.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,196,982.71/10,177.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,249.25

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