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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,377.82, 15,492.83 and 10,013.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,377.82, 15,492.83 and 10,013.32 is: 14,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,377.82 : 15,492.83 = 10,013.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,377.82/15,492.83 = 10,013.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,377.82x = 15,492.83 × 10,013.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,377.82x = 155,134,664.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,134,664.50/10,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,948.68

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