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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,671.40, 16,007.10 and 10,066.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,671.40, 16,007.10 and 10,066.60 is: 15,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,671.40 : 16,007.10 = 10,066.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,671.40/16,007.10 = 10,066.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,671.40x = 16,007.10 × 10,066.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,671.40x = 161,137,072.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,137,072.86/10,671.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.90

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