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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,365.77, 15,555.32 and 10,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,365.77, 15,555.32 and 10,327.50 is: 15,497.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,365.77 : 15,555.32 = 10,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,365.77/15,555.32 = 10,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,365.77x = 15,555.32 × 10,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,365.77x = 160,647,525.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,647,525.34/10,365.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,497.88

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