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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,359.82, 15,465.88 and 9,995.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,359.82, 15,465.88 and 9,995.32 is: 14,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,359.82 : 15,465.88 = 9,995.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,359.82/15,465.88 = 9,995.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,359.82x = 15,465.88 × 9,995.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,359.82x = 154,586,369.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,586,369.71/10,359.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,921.72

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