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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.63, 14,327.06 and 10,027.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.63, 14,327.06 and 10,027.95 is: 13,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.63 : 14,327.06 = 10,027.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.63/14,327.06 = 10,027.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.63x = 14,327.06 × 10,027.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.63x = 143,670,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,670,991.19/10,383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,836.30

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