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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,632.82, 15,924.51 and 10,263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,632.82, 15,924.51 and 10,263.70 is: 15,371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,632.82 : 15,924.51 = 10,263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,632.82/15,924.51 = 10,263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,632.82x = 15,924.51 × 10,263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,632.82x = 163,444,393.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,444,393.29/10,632.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.69

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