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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,310.74, 15,367.66 and 10,010.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,310.74, 15,367.66 and 10,010.03 is: 14,919.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,310.74 : 15,367.66 = 10,010.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,310.74/15,367.66 = 10,010.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,310.74x = 15,367.66 × 10,010.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,310.74x = 153,830,635.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,830,635.77/10,310.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,919.46

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