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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,277.56, 15,326.11 and 10,184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,277.56, 15,326.11 and 10,184.01 is: 15,186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,277.56 : 15,326.11 = 10,184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,277.56/15,326.11 = 10,184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,277.56x = 15,326.11 × 10,184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,277.56x = 156,081,257.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,081,257.50/10,277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,186.61

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