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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,660.05, 15,911.12 and 10,003.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,660.05, 15,911.12 and 10,003.41 is: 14,931.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,660.05 : 15,911.12 = 10,003.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,660.05/15,911.12 = 10,003.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,660.05x = 15,911.12 × 10,003.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,660.05x = 159,165,481.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,165,481.93/10,660.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.03

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