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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,633.50, 15,968.48 and 10,079.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,633.50, 15,968.48 and 10,079.46 is: 15,136.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,633.50 : 15,968.48 = 10,079.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,633.50/15,968.48 = 10,079.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,633.50x = 15,968.48 × 10,079.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,633.50x = 160,953,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,953,605.02/10,633.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.47

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