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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,055.70, 15,083.55 and 9,990.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,055.70, 15,083.55 and 9,990.90 is: 14,986.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,055.70 : 15,083.55 = 9,990.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,055.70/15,083.55 = 9,990.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,055.70x = 15,083.55 × 9,990.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,055.70x = 150,698,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698,239.70/10,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,986.35

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