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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,669.98, 16,021.41 and 9,510.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,669.98, 16,021.41 and 9,510.87 is: 14,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,669.98 : 16,021.41 = 9,510.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,669.98/16,021.41 = 9,510.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,669.98x = 16,021.41 × 9,510.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,669.98x = 152,377,547.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,377,547.73/10,669.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.96

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