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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,637.96, 14,618.71 and 10,150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,637.96, 14,618.71 and 10,150.11 is: 13,948.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,637.96 : 14,618.71 = 10,150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,637.96/14,618.71 = 10,150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,637.96x = 14,618.71 × 10,150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,637.96x = 148,381,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,381,527.25/10,637.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,948.31

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