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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.85, 15,345.27 and 10,114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.85, 15,345.27 and 10,114.67 is: 15,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.85 : 15,345.27 = 10,114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.85/15,345.27 = 10,114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.85x = 15,345.27 × 10,114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.85x = 155,212,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,212,291.54/10,177.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,250.01

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