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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.50, 15,016.67 and 9,900.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.50, 15,016.67 and 9,900.74 is: 14,817.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.50 : 15,016.67 = 9,900.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.50/15,016.67 = 9,900.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.50x = 15,016.67 × 9,900.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.50x = 148,676,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,676,145.34/10,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,817.97

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