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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,668.80, 15,909.86 and 10,086.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,668.80, 15,909.86 and 10,086.50 is: 15,041.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,668.80 : 15,909.86 = 10,086.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,668.80/15,909.86 = 10,086.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,668.80x = 15,909.86 × 10,086.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,668.80x = 160,474,802.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,474,802.89/10,668.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,041.50

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