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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.32, 15,466.62 and 9,995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.32, 15,466.62 and 9,995.82 is: 14,922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.32 : 15,466.62 = 9,995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.32/15,466.62 = 9,995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.32x = 15,466.62 × 9,995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.32x = 154,601,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,601,549.53/10,360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,922.47

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