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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.55, 15,962.72 and 10,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.55, 15,962.72 and 10,106 is: 15,121.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.55 : 15,962.72 = 10,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.55/15,962.72 = 10,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.55x = 15,962.72 × 10,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.55x = 161,319,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,319,248.32/10,668.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,121.02

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