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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,493.40, 15,740.10 and 10,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,493.40, 15,740.10 and 10,007.40 is: 15,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,493.40 : 15,740.10 = 10,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,493.40/15,740.10 = 10,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,493.40x = 15,740.10 × 10,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,493.40x = 157,517,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,517,476.74/10,493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,011.10

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