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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,566.91, 15,844.69 and 10,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,566.91, 15,844.69 and 10,112.50 is: 15,163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,566.91 : 15,844.69 = 10,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,566.91/15,844.69 = 10,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,566.91x = 15,844.69 × 10,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,566.91x = 160,229,427.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,229,427.63/10,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,163.32

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