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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,383.84, 15,501.79 and 10,019.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,383.84, 15,501.79 and 10,019.32 is: 14,957.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,383.84 : 15,501.79 = 10,019.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,383.84/15,501.79 = 10,019.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,383.84x = 15,501.79 × 10,019.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,383.84x = 155,317,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,317,394.58/10,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,957.61

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