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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,366.77, 15,556.82 and 10,328.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,366.77, 15,556.82 and 10,328.50 is: 15,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,366.77 : 15,556.82 = 10,328.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,366.77/15,556.82 = 10,328.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,366.77x = 15,556.82 × 10,328.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,366.77x = 160,678,615.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,678,615.37/10,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,499.39

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