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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,872.36, 15,001.79 and 10,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,872.36, 15,001.79 and 10,318.72 is: 14,237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,872.36 : 15,001.79 = 10,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,872.36/15,001.79 = 10,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,872.36x = 15,001.79 × 10,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,872.36x = 154,799,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,799,270.51/10,872.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,237.87

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