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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,639.02, 15,967.73 and 10,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,639.02, 15,967.73 and 10,614.40 is: 15,930.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,639.02 : 15,967.73 = 10,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,639.02/15,967.73 = 10,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,639.02x = 15,967.73 × 10,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,639.02x = 169,487,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,487,873.31/10,639.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.78

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