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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,043.84, 15,057.60 and 8,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,043.84, 15,057.60 and 8,673.44 is: 13,003.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,043.84 : 15,057.60 = 8,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,043.84/15,057.60 = 8,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,043.84x = 15,057.60 × 8,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,043.84x = 130,601,190.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,601,190.14/10,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,003.11

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