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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,563.42, 15,845.93 and 10,031.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,563.42, 15,845.93 and 10,031.34 is: 15,047.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,563.42 : 15,845.93 = 10,031.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,563.42/15,845.93 = 10,031.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,563.42x = 15,845.93 × 10,031.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,563.42x = 158,955,861.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,955,861.29/10,563.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.76

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