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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.44, 15,183.50 and 10,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.44, 15,183.50 and 10,057.48 is: 15,019.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.44 : 15,183.50 = 10,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.44/15,183.50 = 10,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.44x = 15,183.50 × 10,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.44x = 152,707,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,707,760.40/10,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.29

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