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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,631.52, 15,976.44 and 10,027.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,631.52, 15,976.44 and 10,027.67 is: 15,069.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,631.52 : 15,976.44 = 10,027.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,631.52/15,976.44 = 10,027.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,631.52x = 15,976.44 × 10,027.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,631.52x = 160,206,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,206,388.21/10,631.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,069.00

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