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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,670.16, 16,033.14 and 10,005.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,670.16, 16,033.14 and 10,005.96 is: 15,035.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,670.16 : 16,033.14 = 10,005.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,670.16/16,033.14 = 10,005.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,670.16x = 16,033.14 × 10,005.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,670.16x = 160,426,957.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,426,957.51/10,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.10

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