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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,010.70, 15,016.05 and 9,945.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,010.70, 15,016.05 and 9,945.90 is: 14,918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,010.70 : 15,016.05 = 9,945.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,010.70/15,016.05 = 9,945.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,010.70x = 15,016.05 × 9,945.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,010.70x = 149,348,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,348,131.70/10,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,918.85

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