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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,477.10, 15,688.89 and 10,165.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,477.10, 15,688.89 and 10,165.43 is: 15,222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,477.10 : 15,688.89 = 10,165.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,477.10/15,688.89 = 10,165.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,477.10x = 15,688.89 × 10,165.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,477.10x = 159,484,313.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,484,313.07/10,477.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,222.18

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