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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,610.50, 15,803.67 and 10,055.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,610.50, 15,803.67 and 10,055.38 is: 14,976.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,610.50 : 15,803.67 = 10,055.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,610.50/15,803.67 = 10,055.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,610.50x = 15,803.67 × 10,055.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,610.50x = 158,911,907.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,911,907.24/10,610.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,976.85

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