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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,367.51, 15,557.93 and 10,329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,367.51, 15,557.93 and 10,329.24 is: 15,500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,367.51 : 15,557.93 = 10,329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,367.51/15,557.93 = 10,329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,367.51x = 15,557.93 × 10,329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,367.51x = 160,701,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,701,541.23/10,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,500.50

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