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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,630.04, 15,942.92 and 10,103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,630.04, 15,942.92 and 10,103.13 is: 15,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,630.04 : 15,942.92 = 10,103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,630.04/15,942.92 = 10,103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,630.04x = 15,942.92 × 10,103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,630.04x = 161,073,342.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,073,342.82/10,630.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,152.66

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