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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,624.77, 15,966.32 and 10,020.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,624.77, 15,966.32 and 10,020.92 is: 15,058.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,624.77 : 15,966.32 = 10,020.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,624.77/15,966.32 = 10,020.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,624.77x = 15,966.32 × 10,020.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,624.77x = 159,997,085.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,997,085.48/10,624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,058.88

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