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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,516.70, 15,747.69 and 10,205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,516.70, 15,747.69 and 10,205.05 is: 15,281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,516.70 : 15,747.69 = 10,205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,516.70/15,747.69 = 10,205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,516.70x = 15,747.69 × 10,205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,516.70x = 160,705,963.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,705,963.83/10,516.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,281.03

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