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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,606.66, 15,803.40 and 10,010.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,606.66, 15,803.40 and 10,010.50 is: 14,915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,606.66 : 15,803.40 = 10,010.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,606.66/15,803.40 = 10,010.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,606.66x = 15,803.40 × 10,010.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,606.66x = 158,199,935.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,199,935.70/10,606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,915.15

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