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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,614, 15,808.88 and 10,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,614, 15,808.88 and 10,058.88 is: 14,982.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,614 : 15,808.88 = 10,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,614/15,808.88 = 10,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,614x = 15,808.88 × 10,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,614x = 159,019,626.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,019,626.85/10,614
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,982.06

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