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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,449.55, 15,767.41 and 10,044.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,449.55, 15,767.41 and 10,044.51 is: 15,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,449.55 : 15,767.41 = 10,044.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,449.55/15,767.41 = 10,044.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,449.55x = 15,767.41 × 10,044.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,449.55x = 158,375,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,375,932.53/10,449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.24

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